Page 404 - Melanesia
P. 404
MBRYUM: is known as the “black island” island was previously inhabited until 1960, MBAE ISLAND: is physically character-
but is now deserted due to ongoing volcanic
A after the expansive ash plain covering A ized by the large volcano at its center,
activity. Local customs prevent women from Manaro. Manaro is regarded by authorities
the interior. This island is well known for its
highly active volcanic activity that includes climbing the volcano. Last eruption was in as one of the world’s top ten most danger-
lava lake formations within the summit
craters. Ambrym is the site of two active vol- 2008. ous volcanoes in terms of potential for a
canic cones, Benbow and Marum and travel
from Efate can be arranged by sea or air. M T. GARET VOLCANO: on Gaua Island, is catastrophic eruption resulting in landslides
one of the world’s most colorful and that could cause major Tsunamis throughout
L OPEVI: is the most beautifully shaped Vanuatu. In 2005, after being dormant for
volcano in Vanuatu and has periodic
eruptions. This volcano rises directly out of scenic volcanoes, with multi a colored sum- 120 years, volcanic activity increased and
the ocean and has been belting out sulphur-
ous ash since 2007, so this is a great chance mit and a crater lake which creates an unfor- eruptions become stronger, displacing half
to see the volcano is its active state. The
gettable landscape. The most recent eruption the islands 10 000 inhabitants and requiring
was in 2010 and evacuation plans for local the evacuation of two hospitals.
villagers were considered. The authorities are
watching this Volcano closely.
