Emissions steam, gas and ash from Gaua volcano visible from satellite on 23 May (image: Sentinel 2)
The activity of the volcano continues at generally high level of unrest.
The local observatory Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department (VMGD) observed continuing emissions of steam, gas.
An abundant ash column, rising from the summit vent, was followed a loud explosion today heard by locals in Naveto village.
People are advised to avoid the area of the summit crater. The current volcanic hazards (etc. volcanic gases) remains in valid.
The Volcanic Alert Level stays at Level 2.
Source: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department volcano activity update 28 May 2022