Yasur Volcano

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Yasur Volcano - John Seach
Tanna Island, Vanuatu

19.52 S, 169.42 E
summit elevation 405 m
Stratovolcano

Website 10 years on the internet

Yasur is one of the world's most active volcanoes. It is known as the Lighthouse of the Pacific because of its regular eruptions for hundreds of years. Yasur volcano is located on Tanna Island in southern Vanuatu. It lies on a subduction zone at the boundary of the Indo-Australia and Pacific tectonic plates.

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Yasur Volcano - John Seach

John Seach has been leading tours to Yasur for 14 years. John has been to the crater at Yasur volcano on more than 180 times.

Warning: Approaching the crater at Yasur volcano is dangerous at any time! Observers are at risk from projectiles, toxic gas and avalanches. Tourists regularly put their lives in danger by approaching too close to the crater. There is no safe viewing location at the crater's edge.

Volcanic activity levels which are quoted for the volcano do not provide a reliable safety guide. Any size eruption can happen at the volcano at any time.

Activity update June 2011
In June 2011 volcanic bombs were regularly falling in the car park area at Yasur volcano. The normal tourist viewing area has been placed off limits until activity decreases.

Vanuatu is located in the south west Pacific. It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. The 83 islands were formed by volcanic activity over millions of years. Flights to Vanuatu operate from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, New Caledonia, and Solomon Islands. The country has been rated as the happiest place on earth. Friendly people, sustainable economy and good services make Vanuatu a delight to visit.

Yasur volcano, Vanuatu