Kavachi is a submarine stratovolcano located in the Solomon Islands. Official records maintained by the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program document a history of 31 confirmed eruptions spanning from 1939 CE to 2014 CE.
Geographic and Tectonic Setting
Kavachi (volcano number 255060) is situated at latitude -8.991 and longitude 157.979. It is classified as a stratovolcano with a summit elevation recorded at -20.0 meters. Its tectonic environment is classified as a subduction zone, where crustal thickness is unknown.
Historical Eruption Summary
The historical record for Kavachi comprises 31 confirmed eruptions documented between 1939 CE and 2014 CE. The distribution of these events by century is as follows:
- 20th century CE: 28 confirmed eruptions
- 21st century CE: 3 confirmed eruptions
The earliest recorded eruption in the database began on 1939-04-30. The latest confirmed eruption event occurred on 2014-01-29. Across all 31 confirmed events, the maximum intensity recorded is a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 2.0.
Representative Eruption Events
The table below provides details for a sample of representative eruption records excerpted from the complete dataset of 31 confirmed eruptions.
| Start Date | End Date | VEI | Evidence Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-04-30 | Unspecified | 2.0 | Observations: Reported |
| 1962-01-16 | 1962-02-16 | 2.0 | Observations: Reported |
| 1975-08-16 | Unspecified | 1.0 | Observations: Reported |
| 1991-05-04 | 1991-09-16 | 2.0 | Observations: Reported |
| 2014-01-29 | 2014-01-29 | 1.0 | Observations: Satellite (visual) |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kavachi located?
Kavachi is a submarine stratovolcano located in the Solomon Islands at latitude -8.991 and longitude 157.979, with an elevation recorded at -20.0 meters.
How many eruptions have been documented at Kavachi?
The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program documents 31 confirmed eruptions at Kavachi between 1939 CE and 2014 CE.
What is the maximum recorded VEI for Kavachi?
The maximum recorded Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) for Kavachi is 2.0.
Image credits
- Umbra Lab, Inc. — Wikimedia Commons source — CC BY 4.0
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.