Tutuila Island
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Tutuila Island
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Tutuila is a shield volcano 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.
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Location: American Samoa
Latitude: 14.29° S
Longitude: 170.70° W
Elevation: 653 (m) 2,142 (f)
Volcano type: Shield
Composition: Basalt
Most recent eruption: unknown
Nearby towns: Pago Pago, Fagatago
Threat Potential: Low*
*based on the National Volcano Early Warning System
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors volcanoes in American Samoa
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The capital of American Samoa, Pago Pago, is on Tutuila Island. There is currently no activity on Tutuila Island.
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Photo and Video Chronology – American Samoa – August 2023
Photo and Video Chronology – American Samoa – August 2023
Volcano Watch — USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff return to American Samoa
Volcano Watch — USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff return to American Samoa
Volcano Watch — Volcanoes of American Samoa