List of volcanoes in Vanuatu
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Vanuatu is a beautiful group of islands in the Pacific Ocean with many mountains that can erupt, called volcanoes. Some of these volcanoes are still active today, meaning they can erupt again, while others are extinct and will never erupt again. This list helps us learn about all the volcanoes in Vanuatu, both the ones that are active and the ones that are not. Studying these volcanoes helps scientists understand how the Earth works and can help keep people safe when eruptions happen. Volcanoes are important because they shape the land and can affect the lives of people who live near them.
Volcanoes
Vanuatu is a place with many volcanoes, both active and extinct. These volcanoes have shaped the islands over time.
| Name | Elevation (metres) | Elevation (feet) | Last eruption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambae | 1496 | 4908 | 2017 |
| Ambrym | 1334 | 4375 | ongoing |
| Aneityum | 852 | 2795 | Pleistocene |
| East Epi | -34 | -111 | 2004 |
| Eastern Gemini Seamount | -80 | -262 | 1996 |
| Futuna | 666 | 2185 | Pleistocene |
| Gaua | 979 | 2614 | 1982 |
| Kutali | 833 | 2733 | - |
| Kuwae | -2 | -7 | 1974 |
| Lopevi | 1413 | 4636 | 2006 |
| Makura | 644 | 2113 | - |
| Merelava | 883 | 3373 | 1606 |
| Mota Lava | 411 | 1348 | 300,000 BC |
| North Vate | 594 | 1949 | Holocene |
| Traitor's Head | 837 | 2746 | 1881 |
| Tavai Ruro | 554 | 1818 | - |
| Unnamed Caldera | 521 | 1709 | Holocene |
| Ureparapara | 764 | 2507 | 476,000 BC |
| Vanua Lava | 921 | 3022 | 1965 |
| Vot Tande | 64 | 210 | 4 million years ago |
| Western Gemini Seamount | -30 | -98 | - |
| Yasur | 405 | 1329 | ongoing |
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