Two mild vulcanian eruptions occurred at Rabaul volcano today at 1200 and 1320 hr, local time. The state of emergency has been lifted in east New Britain Province after a decrease in volcanic activity. Yesterday, a tectonic earthquake, magnitude 6.8, hit New Britain Island. The earthquake was not related to eruptions at Rabaul.
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