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Mauga Afi

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Maunga Afi is a volcanic mountain on the island of Savai'i in Samoa.[1]

The most recent eruption of Mauga Afi was around 1725 (plus or minus 40-years).

Maunga Afi (translated from the Samoan language) means Burning Mountain or Mountain of Fire. The word 'mauga' in the Samoan language means 'mountain' and 'afi' means 'fire.'

The island of Savai'i consists of a massive shield volcano and is still volcanically active.

Maunga Afi co-ordinates:Fissure vent 13.615°S 172.572°W

Other volcanoes on Savai'i include Mt Silisili, the highest mountain in Samoa and Mt Matavanu. The eruption of Mt Matavanu (1905-1911) destroyed villages on the central north coast of Savai'i which can be seen by the lava fields in Saleaula village.

References

  1. ^ [1], Vegetation of the Montane Region of Savai'i, Western Samoa1 by W. ARTHUR WHISTLER, p.1 - Pacific Science (1978), vol. 32, no. 1
  • "Savai'i". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
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