Double strombolian explosions at Mt. Yasur volcano, Vanuatu (2011)
The Yasur volcano located in Vanuatu archipelago is permanently active since its discovery in 1774 by Cpt. James Cook. Its activity consists mainly in moderate regular strombolian explosions within the crater. But sometimes, more powerful explosions throw ash and bombs beyond the crater rim and may represent a hazard for tourists and people living next to the volcano. Otherwise, the Mt Yasur displays regular fireworks, witness from the living Earth.
Taken on 3
July
2011
Submitted on 15 February 2018
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- Oceania (208)
- Melanesia (8)
- Vanuatu (4)
- Exact location (169.4471 E, -19.5293 S)
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lava, eruption, strombolian eruption, yasur
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Credit: Jean-Guillaume Feignon (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
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