Mere Lava

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Country Vanuatu
Volcanic Region Vanuatu Volcanic Arc
Landform | Volc Type Composite | Stratovolcano
Last Known Eruption Pleistocene
Coordinates 14.4585°S, 168.04°E
Elevation 1,003 m (3,291 ft)
Volcano Number 257021
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General Information

Eruptive History

There is data available for 0 confirmed eruptive period.

[ 1606 ] Discredited Eruption

Although Mallick and Ash (1975) cited another source (Harrison, 1937) stating that Queiros saw the Mere Lava volcano smoking in 1606, a reading of the Markham (1904) translation does not support an interpretation of volcanic activity. A full description of the island, plants, and people did not indicate volcanism, and the relevant text is as follows: "Much greater was [the crews] satisfaction when they came close [to the island], and saw smoke, and natives calling to the launch to come nearer."

Synonyms and Subfeatures

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.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

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

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