Lopevi, Active stratovolcano in Shefa Province, Vanuatu.
Description
Lopevi is an active stratovolcano in Vanuatu that rises approximately 1400 meters from the Pacific Ocean with a symmetrical cone shape. Steep slopes are covered in volcanic deposits and scattered plant growth across the mountainside.
History
This volcano has been documented since 1863 with at least two dozen recorded eruptions during that time, including a major event that produced large ash columns. The frequency of activity makes it one of the more active peaks in the region's volcanic history.
Culture
People living on nearby Paama Island have woven volcanic activity and ash falls from this mountain into their stories and everyday awareness of the land around them.
Practical
The island is accessible only by boat and visitors should always check current volcanic activity reports and warning systems before making travel plans. Conditions can shift rapidly, so getting local guidance and up-to-date information is essential.
Did you know?
The mountain sits where two major tectonic plates meet, which shapes its volcanic behavior and eruption patterns in ways specific to this location. This geological position creates deeper magma chambers that influence how forcefully it erupts.
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