Ofu-Olosega
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Ofu-Olosega
Ofu and Olosega are two islands formed from two shield volcanoes in the United States Territory of American Samoa. Volcanic activity in American Samoa is within the area of responsibility of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, based in Hilo on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Facts Block
Location: American Samoa
Latitude: 14.18° S
Longitude: 169.62° W
Elevation: 639 (m) 2,096 (f)
Volcano type: Shield
Composition: Basalt
Most recent eruption: unknown
Nearby towns: Olosega, Ofu
Threat Potential: Low*
*based on the National Volcano Early Warning System
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2018 update to the U.S. Geological Survey national volcanic threat assessment
When erupting, all volcanoes pose a degree of risk to people and infrastructure, however, the risks are not equivalent from one volcano to another because of differences in eruptive style and geographic location. Assessing the relative threats posed by U.S. volcanoes identifies which volcanoes warrant the greatest risk-mitigation efforts by the U.S. Geological Survey and its partners. This update