About Aneityum
Aneityum is a stratovolcano(es) rising to 852 meters (2,795 feet) in Vanuatu'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
Aneityum is located in Vanuatu, within the Vanuatu Volcanic Arc of the broader Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 20.19° S, 169.82° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 852 meters above sea level, Aneityum 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
Aneityum Island, also known as Anatom or Anetchom, is a 17-km-wide oval-shaped island SE of Tanna Island and is the southernmost of the Vanuatu Islands chain. Aneityum consists of two coalescing, dominantly basaltic Pleistocene volcanoes. Both the NW side of Inrerow Atamwan volcano and the SE side of Nanawarez volcano are truncated by large erosional cirques. Volcanic activity ceased during the late Pleistocene to Holocene (Carney and Macfarlane, 1979).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Aneityum.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aneityum
Is Aneityum an active volcano?+
Aneityum 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 Aneityum?+
Aneityum has a summit elevation of 852 meters (2,795 feet) above sea level. At 852 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Aneityum?+
Aneityum is classified as a Stratovolcano(es). Stratovolcano(es) volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Aneityum located?+
Aneityum is located in Vanuatu, in the Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Vanuatu Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -20.188° latitude, 169.819° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Aneityum?+
Aneityum can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Vanuatu may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
