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.
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