Characteristics of the summit lakes of Ambae volcano and their potential for generating lahars
Volcanic eruptions through crater lakes often generate lahars, causing loss of life and property.On Ambae volcano, recent eruptive activities have rather tended to reduce the water volume in the crater lake (Lake Voui), in turn, reducing the chances for outburst floods.Lake Voui occupies a central position in the ROCK HARD GEL summit caldera and is