Lopevi Volcano
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Lopevi Volcano Eruptions - John Seach
Malampa Province, Vanuatu
Lopevi erupts periodically, with damaging eruption occurring about every 20 years. The island is uninhabited, but large eruptions may affect populations on nearby islands.
Lopevi volcano in Vanuatu erupted on 24th February 2008 according to a pilot report. A thick grey plume was visible to an altitude of 10,000 ft and drifted 5 nautical miles east of the volcano.
Lopevi volcano - John Seach
Lopevi Volcano erupted on Sunday 8th June 2003 at 1155 hr local time. The aircraft control tower at Port Vila reported thick ash to 40,000 ft drifting SE. An eruption plume is not yet visible on satellite images. Lopevi is one of the most active volcanoes in Vanuatu. The last eruption of Lopevi was on 8th June 2001 when a 10 km high eruption column deposited ash on neighbouring islands. Satellite data indicated degassing resumed in December 2002. GOME satellite data indicate SO2 emissions close to Lopevi and Ambrym Volcanoes on 13, 19, 22, and 25 December 2002, then again during 4, 7, 11, 14, 17, and 20 January 2003.
Lopevi Eruptions - John Seach
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