Acid rain reported across multiple islands as Manaro Voui volcano continues erupting at Alert Level 3, Vanuatu
Continuous eruptive activity at Manaro Voui volcano on Ambae Island, Vanuatu, is producing ash plumes rising to about 4 km (2.5 miles) above sea level and generating acid rain affecting multiple islands as of March 6, 2026. Authorities maintain Alert Level 3, indicating a minor eruption, while ashfall and acidic rainfall are damaging crops, contaminating water supplies, and raising health concerns across parts of northern Vanuatu.
