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Kao: eruption history
Elevation1,009 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions1#13 of 21 in country
Latest eruption1847-07-10
Largest VEI2
Location-19.67, -175.02
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
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1
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By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1847-07-10 | 2 | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Tofua | 11 km | 11 |
| Lateiki | 56 km | 10 |
| Home Reef | 79 km | 8 |
| Fonuafo'ou | 84 km | 5 |
| Late | 103 km | 2 |
| Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai | 106 km | 7 |
| Tofua Arc at 20.9°S | 143 km | 4 |
| Tofua Arc at 18.3°S | 164 km | 2 |
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.