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Savaii: eruption history
Elevation1,858 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions12#1 of 2 in country
Latest eruption1905-08-04
Largest VEI2
Location-13.61, -172.53
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
1
1
0
2
0
By VEI
1
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-08-04 | 2 | 1911 | Matavanu (north flank 402 m) |
| 1902-10-30 | 1 | 1902 | Mata Ole Afi (1649 m) |
| 1760 | 2 | – | Mauga Afi (west-central Toasivi ridge) |
| 1610 | – | – | Le'ele |
| 1350 | – | – | Tafua Savai'i? |
| 1310 | – | – | |
| 1240 | – | – | |
| 1040 | – | – | |
| 170 | – | – | |
| 480 BCE | – | – | |
| 1150 BCE | – | – | |
| 1990 BCE | – | – | North flank (Maugaloa) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Upolu | 94 km | 0 |
| Tutuila | 211 km | 1 |
| West Mata | 212 km | 1 |
| Niuatahi | 252 km | 0 |
| Curacoa | 255 km | 2 |
| Tafu-Maka | 268 km | 1 |
| Tafahi | 282 km | 0 |
| Malumalu | 315 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.