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Expedition to Yasur Volcano (2026)

Between late September and early October 2025, there was a significant and sustained increase in SO₂ emissions at Yasur Volcano, jumping from approximately 10–100 tons to 100–1,000 tons per pass, according to Copernicus Sentinel data (2025-2026). As of this writing, emission levels have remained consistently ...

Expedition Ambae (Vanuatu) 2025

I've attempted to reach Ambae's summit three times. My first visit coincided with the catastrophic 2017/2018 eruption, when most of the island lay abandoned. Safety concerns forced us to turn back before reaching the top. The second expedition proved more successful - we made it ...

Expedition Ambrym (Vanuatu) 2025

Over the past decade, I have maintained a comprehensive observational record of Ambrym Volcano in Vanuatu, documenting an extraordinary period of volcanic transformation. My archive represents the most detailed collection of observations, data, imagery, and video footage spanning this timeframe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKCs7LNfXpg Ambrym's geographic isolation has kept it ...

Expedition to Tofua Volcano, Tonga

We've just recently returned from a major expedition to the Kingdom of Tonga and in the process helped uncover the world's 9th lava lake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm5o-c6UwsI Several years back, I acquired grainy satellite imagery of Tofua, a remote volcanic island in Tonga. Every image revealed thermal anomalies within ...

Rust and Ruin: Napier-Gisborne’s Lost Railway

The Palmerston North-Gisborne Line represents a significant chapter in New Zealand's railway history. Its construction spanned several decades due to challenges associated with the rugged terrain of the North Island's eastern coast. The line was envisioned to connect the regions of the lower North Island ...

Expedition to Karangetang Volcano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nbw4dG2bSM Our journey to Karangetang Volcano began in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Manado offered a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Indonesia's larger cities. To reach the volcano, we opted for a local ferry, a decision heavily influenced by the recent crash ...

Expedition to Lewotolok (Lewotolo) Volcano

After the exhilarating experience of exploring Lewotobi, our Indonesian volcano expedition continued with our sights set on the next fiery giant: Lewotolok, also known as Lewotolo. We bid farewell to the smoldering slopes of Lewotobi with one last, dramatic eruption visible as we sped away ...

Ruang Volcano – Post Eruption Expedition

Ruang Volcano, a stratovolcano rising from the sea in Indonesia's Sangihe Islands, was once a picture of tropical serenity. Dense rainforest covered its slopes, providing a habitat for a rich variety of plants and animals. This was all shattered in April 2024 when Ruang erupted ...

Eruption & Expedition to Lewotobi Volcano

Lewotobi, a stratovolcano with two distinct peaks, is situated on the Indonesian island of Flores. This volcano has a history of activity, with eruptions typically involving ash plumes, explosive bursts of lava, and occasional lava flows. These eruptions pose a range of hazards to local ...

Whakaari White Island Eruption – First Pictures

White Island, also known as Whakaari, is an active volcano located off the coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is the country's most active volcano known for its unique lunar-like landscape and steam vents. The island gained international attention in December 2019 when a ...
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