Kuwae

Kuwae was a landmass that existed in the vicinity of Tongoa and was destroyed by volcanic eruption in fifteenth century, probably through caldera subsidence. The exact location of the caldera is debated. A submarine caldera, now known as Kuwae caldera that is located between the Epi and Tongoa islands is a potential candidate. Kuwae Caldera cuts through the flank of the Tavani Ruru volcano on Epi and the northwestern end of Tongoa. Another potential candidate is a proposed caldera between Tongoa and Tongariki.

Kuwae Caldera
Shepherd Islands and associated underwater volcanoes.
Highest point
Elevation–2 m (–6 ft)
avg less than
–400 m (–1,312 ft)
ListingList of volcanoes in Vanuatu
Coordinates16°49′45″S 168°32′10″E
Geography
LocationShepherd Islands,
Vanuatu
Geology
Mountain typeCaldera
Volcanic arc/beltNew Hebrides arc
Last eruptionFebruary to September 1974

The submarine volcano Karua, one of the most active volcanoes of Vanuatu, is near the northern rim of Kuwae Caldera.

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