The Yasur volcano is perched on a 1,184 foot high pinnacle overlooking Vanuatu. Every half hour, broiling geysers of basalt spew through its cauldron, a regular geological event that has been normal for centuries. Tourists find this easily accessible archipelago one of the safest and fastest ways to observe the colossal power of volcanoes, since it rarely has dangerous eruptions and can be accessed by vehicles. The primary means of transportation across the island’s dirt roads is by truck, and many of its 30,000 inhabitants provide these services for a fee. After arriving at the volcano grounds, a $31 entrance fee and a 90-minute trek from the base of Yasur will take you the cauldron of the volcano. Local transportation services, however, will
