Samoa Volcanoes
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Samoa has 2 Holocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Bolded volcanoes have erupted within the past 20 years. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Samoa. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Savaii | 1905 Aug 4 | 1911 Nov | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Savaii | 1902 Oct 30 | 1902 Nov 17 ± 4 days | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Savaii | 1760 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Savaii | 1610 ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 1350 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 1310 ± 50 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 1240 ± 30 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 1040 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 0170 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 0480 BCE ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 1150 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Savaii | 1990 BCE ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Samoa has 0 Pleistocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
There are 6 photos available for volcanoes in Samoa.

NASA Space Shuttle image STS111-715-29, 2002 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Photo by Karoly Nemeth (Massey University).

Photo by Karoly Nemeth (Massey University).

NASA Landsat 7 image (worldwind.arc.nasa.gov)

Photo by Karoly Nemeth (Massey University).

Satellite image courtesy of Copernicus Sentinel Data, 2019.
This is a compilation of Samoa volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) | |
- Wellington VAAC Notices |