Summit glow suggests the ongoing eruptive activity at Yasur volcano (image: Sentinel-2)
The explosive activity at the volcano continues.
Small to moderate near-frequent strombolian eruptions continue to be produced, ejecting lava bombs landing inside the crater. Besides that, constant passive emissions of steam and gas („venting“) continue.
A satellite image from 16 March shows the ongoing glowing inner summit area and gas emissions hinting rise of fresh juvenile magma in the conduit.
The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. The public was reminded not to enter the restricted area within 600 m around the cone, defined by Danger Zone A on the hazard map.
Source: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department volcano activity update 30 March 2023