The East Epi volcano erupted on Wednesday for the first time since 2004.
An underwater volcano erupted near the island of Vanuatu Wednesday, causing a massive explosion of ash to rise from the sea just off the South Pacific nation’s coast.
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department confirmed increased activity near the East Epi volcano shortly before 8 a.m. local time. Photos taken in the hours after the eruption began show mountains of ash bursting into the blue sky above the water., the VMGD cautioned boaters and pilots to stay at least 6 miles away from the eruption zone.
“People on Epi and surrounding islands are also advised to stay on alert for any large earthquake associated with the ongoing volcanic eruptions that could trigger a possible tsunami,” the warning continued.Mayline Leleny / Vanuatu Meteoro Located just over 42 miles north of the capital city of Port Vila, East Epi is part of a group of submarine volcanoes off the coast of Epi, the island at the center of the Vanuatu archipelago,
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