Mt. Yasur, Tanna, Vanuatu

This volcano on Tanna is easily reached with a (bumpy) 4WD ride from Pt. Resolution. It was a very impressive experience to stand right above the spitting lava pools and not just hear the rumbling but feel the shockwaves of the explosions below!

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4/36: 15 km of more potholes than road.

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6/36: Safety instructions

7/36: The steep steps up the caldera

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9/36: Smoke, grit and sulphur smell is constantly blown out

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12/36: Deep down lava pools

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22/36: After sunset the fireworks got really impressive

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34/36: Thanks to Bruce Idoine (SY Margarita) for the group pic

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