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Ambae Volcano: 20 million cubic meters of water displaced

An extraordinary event has unfolded at the summit of Ambae Island, Vanuatu. The two central crater lakes, previously known as Lake Voui 1 and 2, have completely vanished. Once home to 8,000 Olympic swimming pools worth of water, these lakes have been swallowed by tephra ...

New Eruption Footage, Manaro Voui Volcano, Ambae

Thanks to Sergei Kriukov / Unity Airlines and Philipson Bani we now have some incredible footage and images of Manaro Voui Volcano's latest phase of eruptions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSzxaYQ5_kk As of late February 2026, the Manaro Voui Volcano on Ambae Island, Vanuatu has entered a significant new eruptive phase, ...

Eruption at Manaro Voui, Ambae Island, Vanuatu

The Manaro Voui volcano on Ambae Island has entered a new eruptive phase over the past 24 hours, marked by a significant increase in volcanic unrest. In the early morning of February 13, VMGD webcam footage showed a large glowing area at the volcano's vent. Satellite ...

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 ...

Minor eruption at Ambrym

Ambrym Volcano erupted this morning (January 8, 2026) ending a dormancy period of over a year. At approximately 6:50 AM local time, seismic networks and satellite monitoring detected a pulse of activity, marked by a distinct ash plume rising from the caldera. Imagery from the Himawari-9 ...

Exploring Iceland’s Lava Caves

Iceland's lava caves rank among the finest on Earth. Entering these passages is like stepping into a volcanic eruption caught mid-flow - remarkably recent geological moments frozen in time. Their scale is impressive. Sprawling tunnels that snake for kilometers, opening into vast chambers. Exceptional colours ...

Ambae, Vanuatu Eruption

The Manaro Voui volcano (Ambae Island, Vanuatu) has entered a renewed and significant eruptive phase. UPDATE: December 9, 2025: While ash emissions on Ambae appear to have paused for the moment, the volcano is still showing significant activity, with high SO2 output and medium-range thermal anomalies. The ...

Stewart’s Lava Cave, Auckland – Virtual Tour

I recently had the privilege of co-leading a scientific visit of Stewarts Lava Cave in Three Kings, Auckland, alongside Peter Crossley for Earthfest 2025. The response was overwhelming, with demand far exceeding  capacity. To ensure those who missed out can still experience the site, I ...

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 ...
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