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ESLINE BULE: In Vanuatu at the moment we are closely monitoring Ambae volcano and Ambrym volcano. Both volcanoes are alert level three since last week. So far since this afternoon, according to the observation data that we are collecting from both volcanos, activity remains high according to the records. We still see a level of noise particularly on Ambyn we know that the background noise of the volcano is still remaining high. And even though there is no huge manifestation yet on the land but there's a lot of gassing of the volcano at the moment. So we will maintain the volcanic alert level of Ambrym at level three still alive. According to Ambae the volcanic ash activity stopped a little bit since this weekend but seismic activity is still high so we also still maintain the alert level for Ambae at level three.
JENNY MEYER: So quite a lot of noise and both ash and smoke from both Ambrym and Ambae?
EB: Already Ambae, yes there's a significant ash fall last weekend in the western part. Ambrym, the volcanic ash is not manifested much yet in the villages but there's things happening at the top in the crater, there's a lot of activity there but the ash activity on Ambrym is still not clearly seen, like its still not manifested that much as it is manifested on Ambae.
JM: But quite a lot of noise you're saying?
EB: Yes. Unfortunately we also notice signs of awakening on Lopevi as well. Yeah we are now looking at Lopevi and if this continues we might raise the alert level as well.
JM: So what is that currently sitting on at the moment?
EB: Level, alert level for Lopevi is currently at level one.
JM: Ok, you've got six different islands that you're monitoring that have active volcanoes is that right? So that would mean that all of them actually are starting to show some increase in activity are they?
EB: Yeah, some strange finds now.