About Nonda
Nonda is a stratovolcano rising to 760 meters (2,494 feet) in Solomon Islands's Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Nonda is located in Solomon Islands, within the Solomon Volcanic Province of the broader Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 7.67° S, 156.60° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 760 meters above sea level, Nonda is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Nonda volcano, on Vella Lavella Island in the Solomon Islands, is a lava dome located within an eroded crater open to the NE. No eruptions have been reported, although inhabitants reported "smoke" and explosive activity in the vicinity of andesitic Nonda Hill at the time of a major earthquake in 1959 (Taylor, 1976). The island was mapped as several coalescing Pliocene to possibly Pleistocene volcanic centers (Solomon Islands Geological Survey, 1982), and was included in the Catalog of Active Volcanoes of the World (Fisher, 1957) based on its geothermal activity. The Paraso thermal area displays solfataras, hot springs, and boiling mud pots.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Nonda.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nonda
Is Nonda an active volcano?+
Nonda is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Nonda?+
Nonda has a summit elevation of 760 meters (2,494 feet) above sea level. At 760 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Nonda?+
Nonda is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Nonda located?+
Nonda is located in Solomon Islands, in the Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Solomon Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are -7.670° latitude, 156.600° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Nonda?+
Nonda can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Solomon Islands may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
