Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu): alert level lowered to Level 2

The eruptive phase at the volcano seemed to be over on 17 January (image: VMBG)

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) observatory decreased the alert level for the volcano from Level 3 to Level 2 (major unrest state).

This followed seismic recordings and ground deformations measurements detecting decreasing values over the past three days (15-17 January). The volcano has been a bit calmer, with „only“ venting of passive emissions of steam and gas.
The warning bulletin states that ballistic impacts of volcanic bombs could affect an area of about 2 km distance from the Benbow Crater, 4 km distance from Marum Craters (including Maben-Mbwelesu, Niri-Mbwelesu and Mbwelesui craters). Further danger poses a 500 m exclusion zone in the south of the volcano due to sudden crack openings.

Source: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department volcano activity update 19 January 2024