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Aoba | |
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 False color (elevation) and computed shadow map of Ambae
Location within Vanuatu | |
 Map of Ambae | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°24′0″S 167°50′0″E / 15.40000°S 167.83333°E |
| Archipelago | New Hebrides |
| Area | 398 km2 (154 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,496 m (4908 ft) |
| Highest point | Aobahi |
| Administration | |
Vanuatu | |
| Province | Penama |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2018) |
| Ethnic groups | Ni-Vanuatu |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Vanuatu |
| Topo map | 400 km2 (154 sq mi) |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | June 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, approximately 310 kilometres (165 nautical miles) north-northwest of Vanuatu's capital city, Port Vila. It is also Vanuatu's largest active volcano.[2]
- ^ "Aoba". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- ^ 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.