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Yasur Volcano - John Seach
Tanna Island, Tafea Province, Vanuatu
19.52 S, 169.42 E,
summit elevation 405 m,
Stratovolcano
Yasur volcano, in southern Vanuatu is one of the world's most active volcanoes. The volcano has erupted many times per hour for at least 800 years. Yasur has been called the "Lighthouse of the Pacific" because of the regular Strombolian eruptions visible from sea.
Yasur volcano - John Seach
Yasur volcano consists of a pyroclastic cone and ash plain. The active cone is located within the Yenkahe caldera. The volcano slopes are composed of grey unconsolidated ash and ejecta. The prevailing SE trade winds deposit fine ashfall over most of Tanna Island. The first written records of Yasur eruptions date to Cook's visit in 1774.
Tours to Yasur since 1998
John Seach has been leading tours to Yasur for 13 years. John has been to the crater at Yasur volcano on more than 150 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.
Yasur Volcano Eruptions
2010 continuing...
Eruptions are Strombolian and mild Vulcanian.