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EXPLODING volcano, Mount Yasur Vanuatu EP82
September 14, 2023 · 12 min · 3K views · Port Resolution, Tanna
What this video covers
Gerard and Jacqueline, sailing the yacht Avanti, visit Mount Yasur on Tanna, Vanuatu, to observe the active volcano.0:12 The crew travels by pickup truck to the crater rim, where they experience high winds and cold temperatures while viewing the eruptions.2:39 The volcano, which releases 1,330 tons of CO2 daily, covers the deck and lines of Avanti in black volcanic ash, requiring a thorough cleaning before departure.8:42 While anchored at Port Resolution, the crew prepares for a 1,300 to 1,400 nautical mile passage to Cairns, Australia.11:05 They secure their radar dome with a pool noodle and cable ties to prevent it from knocking against the stainless steel structure during the expected 10-to-12-day transit.10:10 The crew receives fresh vegetables from other cruisers in the bay to supplement their supplies for the upcoming crossing.7:04
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