Manam eruption

Manam eruptions signal ‘active system’

In its December 9th update, the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory says apart from the recent eruptions, at other times the two summit craters have exhibited signs of an active system through occasional ash plumes, audible noises and glow.

“This suggests the system is still dynamic and volatile and therefore the potential for further eruptive activity in the future is still high,” said the RVO.

The Manam volcano’s main crater produced a small eruption on December 8th between 11.30am and 12pm.