Vanuatu’s East Epi submarine volcano erupts, officials raise alert level
Officials urged people on the surrounding islands to stay clear of the coast βas phreatic explosions may continue and could generate small wavesβ.
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A submarine volcano located between the islands of Epi and Paama has awoken. Ships are being re-routed and the local population is on alert. pic.twitter.com/vbHCLys3Bt
— Dan McGarry (@dailypostdan) February 1, 2023
East-EPI submarine volcano @volcanessa @CultureVolcan
πΈπ°#Himawari8 SO2-Plume
πΈπ°#Sentinel1 A look under the water surfaceFootage: @CIRA_CSU @sentinel_hub @CopernicusEU
h/t @kosmi64833127 pic.twitter.com/6KRdhpgD7a
— π°πΊπβοΈπͺππ₯π (@ar_etsch) February 1, 2023
Volcano Information bulletin issued;
Date: 01/02/2023
Time: 04:33 PM
Location: EAST EPI ISLAND – VANUATU REGION pic.twitter.com/DQH3qvndgG— Seismology Fiji (@FijiSeismology) February 1, 2023
Epi volcano (Vanuatu): powerful submarine explosion today, alert status raised to Orange t.co/vfj6u7s6ne
— volcanoactive (@VolcanoActive) February 1, 2023
h/t Volcanic Protection Team