Ambae

Volcano Name: AMBAE (AOBA)

Location: Ambae Island, Republic of Vanuatu (South Pacific)

Coordinates: 15.40º S, 167.83º E

Summit Elevation: 1,496m

Approximate Volume: 2500km3

Volcano Type: Shield

Current Eruptive Status:

Hazard Level: High

Type of most recent eruptive activity: 2005-2006, summit phreatic explosions in summit lake Voui created new cinder cone in lake, rapidly raised the temperature of the lake and changed its color to a deep crimson.

Highlights of eruptive history:

Additional Reading and Resources:


Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network, Nov. 2005 Activity Report:

http://www.volcano.si.edu/reports/bulletin/pdf/3011bgvn.pdf


Robin, C., and Monzier, M., 1994, Volcanic hazards in Vanuatu: ORSTOM and Dept. of Geology, Mines  and Water Resources of the Vanuatu Government report, p.15.


Robin, C., Monzier, M., Crawford, A.J., and Eggins, S.M., 1993, The geology, volcanology, petrology-geochemistry, and tectonic evolution of the New Hebrides island arc, Vanuatu: IAVCEI Canberra 1993, Excursion guide, Record 1993 / 59, Australian Geological Survey Organisation, p.86.


Warden, A.J., 1970, Evolution of Aoba caldera volcano, New Hebrides: Bulletin Volcanologique, v. 34, no.1, p. 107-140.