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Curacoa: eruption history
Elevation-33 m
TypeComplex
Confirmed eruptions2#9 of 21 in country
Latest eruption1979-05-14
Largest VEI3
Location-15.62, -173.67
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
2
0
By VEI
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-05-14 | 1 | – | 13 km north of Tafahi |
| 1973-07-11 | 3 | 1973 | 6.4 km SW of Curacoa Reef |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Tafahi | 27 km | 0 |
| Niuatahi | 45 km | 0 |
| West Mata | 58 km | 1 |
| Tafu-Maka | 66 km | 1 |
| Niuafo'ou | 210 km | 8 |
| Dugong | 221 km | 0 |
| Savaii | 255 km | 12 |
| Fonualei | 276 km | 6 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.