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Gaua: eruption history
Elevation729 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions18#3 of 12 in country
Latest eruption2022-05-03
Largest VEI3
Location-14.28, 167.51
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
14
4
By VEI
5
12
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-03 | 1 | 2022 | Mt. Garet |
| 2021-11-16 | 1 | 2021 | Mt. Garet |
| 2011-09-17 | 1 | 2011 | Mt. Garat |
| 2009-09-27 | 2 | 2010 | Mt. Garat |
| 1982-04-18 | 2 | 1982 | Mt. Garat |
| 1981-07-09 | 1 | 1981 | Mt. Garat |
| 1980-07-02 | 1 | – | Mt. Garat |
| 1977-04-13 | 2 | 1977 | Mt. Garat |
| 1976-01-15 | 2 | – | Mt. Garat |
| 1973-10-09 | 2 | 1974 | Mt. Garat (upper SE flank) |
| 1971-05-12 | 2 | 1971 | Mt. Garat (upper SE flank) |
| 1969-09-22 | 2 | – | Mt. Garat |
| 1968-07-02 | 2 | 1968 | Mt. Garat (upper SE flank) |
| 1967-07-16 | 2 | – | Mt. Garat |
| 1966-07-02 | 2 | – | Mt. Garat |
| 1965-09-27 | 3 | 1965 | Mt. Garat |
| 1963-09-15 | 2 | 1963 | Mt. Garat (upper SE flank) |
| 1962-07-16 | 2 | – | Mt. Garat |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Suretamatai | 54 km | 3 |
| Motlav | 70 km | 0 |
| Ambae | 128 km | 12 |
| Ambrym | 228 km | 58 |
| Lopevi | 263 km | 30 |
| East Epi | 283 km | 9 |
| Kuwae | 303 km | 12 |
| Nguna-Emau | 364 km | 0 |
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.