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Tafu-Maka: eruption history
Elevation-1,400 m
TypeFissure vent
Confirmed eruptions1#14 of 21 in country
Latest eruption2008-11-16
Largest VEI0
Location-15.37, -174.23
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
0
1
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-16 | 0 | 2008 | Maka |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Niuatahi | 24 km | 0 |
| West Mata | 60 km | 1 |
| Curacoa | 66 km | 2 |
| Tafahi | 75 km | 0 |
| Niuafo'ou | 152 km | 8 |
| Dugong | 160 km | 0 |
| Lobster | 220 km | 0 |
| Savaii | 268 km | 12 |
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.