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The alert level for Mt Yasur is updated on the Vanuatu Government Vanuatu Geohazards Observatory Website http://www.geohazards.gov.vu, and you undertake where possible to familiarise yourself with both the alert level and what that means for travellers wanting to see the Volcano. Specifically,

Normal low-level activity.

Increased activity, danger near crater only.

Moderate eruptions, danger close to the volcanic vent.

Very large eruption, island-wide danger.
These levels provide you with up to date information on what you are likely to expect during your time on the Volcano. Despite this you understand and accept that conditions on any volcano are unpredictable and may change suddenly at any time.

There is often wide confusion in regard to the activity levels for Mt Yasur Volcano. Officially the levels are set by Geohazards and notified on their own website, along with the Vanuatu weather website www.meteo.gov.vu which will lead you to the hazards page.

Officially, you are unlikely to be able to get near the Volcano if there is a Level 4 alert, and you will be kept at a distance from the volcano if there is a level 3 alert. For Level 2 it will be up to the VOLCANO GUIDES who Manage and Administer visitors to the Volcano, how close you are able to go. Depending on the circumstances, if magma is being thrown over the rim (rare), you may be limited to the carpark, if it it is hurling at at the upper interior sides of the volcano, you may be limited to the first flat viewing area (which is slightly away from the rim). For Level 0 and Level 1 alerts you will likely be allowed on the rim ( two different arms), giving you views directly down into the Volcano vents.

There is always a number of different angles to looking at something. You should be aware that some local operators may use a different interpretation system, as anyone who is going to see the mountain wants it to be spectacular, and not a let down.

In all cases your viewing will likely be subject to possible safety concerns, and you should make yourself fully aware of what these may be. If you are unclear of these may be, it is your responsibility to ensure that you feel fully informed by the VOLCANO GUIDES. If you do not feel fully informed you should not attempt to go to the volcano rim, nor its carpark, nor anywhere inside the entrance to the Mt Yasur Area itself.