Mere Lava Volcano - John Seach

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Banks Islands, Torba Province, Vanuatu

14.45 S, 168.05 E
Summit elevation 883 m
Stratovolcano.

Mere Lava is an extinct or dormant volcano which rises steeply from the ocean. The volcanic cone is divided by an E-W fault which crosses the crater.

A large shallow earthquake hit close to Mere Lava Island in December 2002. Extensive damage occurred on the island.

Mere Lava Volcano Eruptions

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