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Tofua Arc at 18.3°S: eruption history
Elevation-40 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions2#11 of 21 in country
Latest eruption2019-08-06
Largest VEI3
Location-18.32, -174.37
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
0
2
By VEI
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 3 | 2019 | |
| 2001-09-27 | 2 | 2001 |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Fonualei | 34 km | 6 |
| Late | 61 km | 2 |
| Home Reef | 86 km | 8 |
| Lateiki | 109 km | 10 |
| Kao | 164 km | 1 |
| Tofua | 175 km | 11 |
| Fonuafo'ou | 248 km | 5 |
| Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai | 270 km | 7 |
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.