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Kavachi volcano, Solomon Islands: news & activity updates

Updated: Mar 28, 2024 12:48 GMT-

Kavachi volcano (Solomon Islands) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 13 March-19 March 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 20 Mar 2024, 15:00
On 8 March satellite data showed a plume of discolored water from the submarine Kavachi volcano extending N and curving E about 25 km before dissipating. Read all

Kavachi volcano (Solomon Islands) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 13 March-19 March 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Thu, 14 Mar 2024, 11:00
On 8 March satellite data showed a plume of discolored water from the submarine Kavachi volcano extending N and curving E about 25 km before dissipating. Read all
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Kavachi volcano
submarine volcano -20 m / -66 ft
Solomon Islands, -9.02°S / 157.95°E
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) Kavachi volcano eruptions:
2014, 2007, 2004, 1999-2003, 1999 (Feb-May), 1998 (?), 1997, 1991, 1986, 1985, 1982, 1981 (Sep) (?), 1980-81, 1978, 1977 (Jul), 1977 (Feb), 1976, 1975, 1974, 1972, 1969-70, 1966, 1965, 1963-64, 1962, 1961, 1958, 1957, 1952-53, 1951, 1950, 1942, 1939
Typical eruption style
island-building, submarine