Photos of Ambrym Volcano by John Seach.
Ambrym lava lake has variable activity and the level of lava rises and falls ove the years. Sometimes the lava lake can disappear overnight, and other times remain in the summit crater for years.
John Seach has spent a total of 5 months camped at the summit craters over the past 16 years, and 200 visits to the craters, documenting lava lake activity, taking photos and video. John Seach is the world's most experienced observer of Ambrym Volcano.

John Seach 1999 Ambrym expedition

Ambrym lava lake 1999 - John Seach

Ambrym lava lake in 2002 (mbwelesu crater) - John Seach

Ambrym lava lake 2002 - John Seach

Ambrym lava lake 2007 - John Seach

Benbow crater eruption at sunset

Viewing Ambrym lava lake 2003

John Seach inside Benbow crater 2003

Free-climbing out of Benbow lava lake crater, Ambrym Island, 2003

Ambrym volcano lava lake

Freshwater crayfish, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

pacific boa, Ambrym Island

Argiope appensa, spider, Ambrym Island

Lava meets the sea. West coast of Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Ash and scoria meet the sea. West coast of Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Lava tube, Ambrym Island

Archived photo of Dip Point hospital, Ambrym Island.
Destroyed by 1913-14 eruption.

Ambrym Island village

Kava drinking, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Sand Drawing, Ambrym Island

Tamtam west Ambrym Island, Vanuatu 2007

Tree ferns, Ambrym Island
Soccer match on Ambrym Island, along with volcanic ash.

Ambrym Orchids - John Seach

Ambrym Jungle - John Seach
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