Mount Matavanu, Active volcano in Savai'i, Samoa.
Mount Matavanu rises 575 meters above sea level on Savai'i island, featuring a crater where trees grow in the current dormant period.
The volcano erupted continuously from 1905 to 1911, producing lava flows that covered 35 square miles and forced multiple villages to relocate to Upolu island.
The name Matavanu combines Samoan words mata meaning eye and vanu meaning valley, reflecting the geographical formation of the volcanic structure.
Visitors require guidance from local residents to access the volcano site, as the terrain involves crossing extensive lava fields and forest paths.
In 2022, the International Union of Geological Sciences designated Mount Matavanu as one of 100 international Geological Heritage Sites worldwide.
GPS coordinates: -13.53767,-172.39377
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:23
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