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Ambae: eruption history
Elevation1,496 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions12#4 of 12 in country
Latest eruption2025-11-24
Largest VEI3
Location-15.39, 167.84
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
1
0
1
1
8
By VEI
2
8
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | 2 | 2026 | |
| 2024-06-29 | 2 | 2024 | |
| 2023-12-11 | 2 | 2023 | |
| 2023-02-20 | 2 | 2023 | |
| 2021-12-05 | 1 | 2022 | |
| 2017-09-06 | 3 | 2018 | Pyroclastic cone in Lake Voui |
| 2011-06-04 | 1 | 2011 | Lake Manaro |
| 2005-11-27 | 2 | 2006 | Lake Voui |
| 1995-03-02 | 2 | 1995 | Lake Voui |
| 1870-07-02 | 2 | – | SE side Lake Manaro Lakua; Lake Voui? |
| 1670 | 2 | – | Lake Voui and upper west flank |
| 1530 | – | – | Lakes Voui and Manaro Ngoru |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Ambrym | 100 km | 58 |
| Gaua | 128 km | 18 |
| Lopevi | 136 km | 30 |
| East Epi | 155 km | 9 |
| Kuwae | 176 km | 12 |
| Suretamatai | 181 km | 3 |
| Motlav | 192 km | 0 |
| Nguna-Emau | 236 km | 0 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.