Eruption of Gaua Volcano

Activity at Gaua Volcano, in the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu, began in October 2009 and increased in April 2010. Steam and gas emissions continued into 2013.
Steam Plume at Gaua Volcano
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Steam Plume at Gaua Volcano

Astronauts observed ongoing activity at the volcano in the Vanuatu Archipelago.

Published Jun 17, 2013

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Eruption of Gaua Volcano
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Eruption of Gaua Volcano

A steam-rich volcanic plume rises from Gaua Volcano on April 24, 2010.

Published Apr 26, 2010

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Eruption of Gaua Volcano
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Eruption of Gaua Volcano

Vog from two of Vanuatu’s volcanoes covers a large swath of the South Pacific on April 12, 2010.

Published Apr 15, 2010

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Eruption of Gaua Volcano
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Eruption of Gaua Volcano

A plume of ash and steam rises from Mount Garet—the summit of Vanuatu’s Gaua volcano—in this natural-color satellite image from February 14, 2010.

Published Feb 15, 2010

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Volcanic Plume, Gaua Volcano
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Volcanic Plume, Gaua Volcano

A plume of ash and steam rises from Gaua Volcano in this satellite image.

Published Jan 6, 2010

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