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Savo

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  • Primary Volcano Type
  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 9.13°S
  • 159.82°E

  • 485 m
    1591 ft

  • 255070
  • Latitude
  • Longitude

  • Summit
    Elevation

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Most Recent Weekly Report: 28 July-3 August 2021 Citation IconCite this Report

According to a news source, residents on Savo in the Solomon Islands reported increased seismicity to authorities on 28 July. Two days later a team from the Geological Survey Division (GSD) and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) investigated the volcano. They saw steam-and-gas emissions rising from an area in the crater, possibly indicating an active fissure, and interviewed residents. The GSD briefed the National Disaster Operations Committee and other authorities on 31 July, confirming the increased seismicity, and prompting a preparedness response. Response actions included continuing to monitor the island, deploying technical teams, and issuing Volcano Safety Messages to inform residents of the island as well as in surrounding areas.

Source: SBM Online

Weekly Reports - Index


2021: July


28 July-3 August 2021 Citation IconCite this Report

According to a news source, residents on Savo in the Solomon Islands reported increased seismicity to authorities on 28 July. Two days later a team from the Geological Survey Division (GSD) and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) investigated the volcano. They saw steam-and-gas emissions rising from an area in the crater, possibly indicating an active fissure, and interviewed residents. The GSD briefed the National Disaster Operations Committee and other authorities on 31 July, confirming the increased seismicity, and prompting a preparedness response. Response actions included continuing to monitor the island, deploying technical teams, and issuing Volcano Safety Messages to inform residents of the island as well as in surrounding areas.

Source: SBM Online


The Global Volcanism Program has no Bulletin Reports available for Savo.

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

There is data available for 3 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

[ 1865 ± 20 years ] Uncertain Eruption

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
1865 ± 20 years - Unknown Evidence from Unknown

1835 ± 5 years - 1847 (?) Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 3 (?)

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
1835 ± 5 years - 1847 (?) Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 9 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava dome Uncertain
   - - - -    - - - - Earthquakes (undefined) Before.
   - - - -    - - - - Lahar or Mudflow
   - - - -    - - - - Property Damage
   - - - -    - - - - Evacuations
1835 ± 5 years    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)
1840 ± 10 years    - - - - Fatalities

1650 ± 20 years Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
1650 ± 20 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated)

List of 5 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Blocks
   - - - -    - - - - Lahar or Mudflow

1568 (in or before) Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 3

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode NE crater margin
1568 (in or before) - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 11 Events for Episode 1 at NE crater margin

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava dome
   - - - -    - - - - Lightning
   - - - -    - - - - Earthquakes (undefined) Before.
   - - - -    - - - - Lahar or Mudflow
   - - - -    - - - - Tsunami
   - - - -    - - - - Property Damage
   - - - -    - - - - Evacuations
1568
(?)
   - - - - Fatalities
1568
(in or before)
   - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Savo.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Savo.

GVP Map Holdings

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Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Savo in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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