Ambae

Ambae
Aoba
False color (elevation) and computed shadow map of Ambae Location within Vanuatu
Map of Ambae
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates15°24′0″S 167°50′0″E / 15.40000°S 167.83333°E / -15.40000; 167.83333
ArchipelagoNew Hebrides
Area398 km2 (154 sq mi)
Highest elevation1,496 m (4908 ft)
Highest pointAobahi
Administration
Vanuatu
ProvincePenama
Demographics
Population0 (2018)
Ethnic groupsNi-Vanuatu
Aobahi
Geography
LocationVanuatu
Topo map400 km2 (154 sq mi)
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruptionJune to July 2011[1]

Ambae, also known as Aoba, Omba, Oba, or Opa and formerly Lepers’ Island, is an island in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, located near 15°30′S 167°30′E / 15.500°S 167.500°E / -15.500; 167.500, approximately 310 kilometres (165 nautical miles) north-northwest of Vanuatu's capital city, Port Vila. It is also Vanuatu's largest active volcano.[2]

  1. ^ "Aoba". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. ^ Cronin, Shane J.; Gaylord, David R.; Charley, Douglas; Alloway, Brent V.; Wallez, Sandrine; Esau, Job W. (2004-10-01). "Participatory methods of incorporating scientific with traditional knowledge for volcanic hazard management on Ambae Island, Vanuatu". Bulletin of Volcanology. 66 (7): 652–668. Bibcode:2004BVol...66..652C. doi:10.1007/s00445-004-0347-9. ISSN 1432-0819. S2CID 13613641.

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