Eruption history
The GVP knows of no dated Holocene eruptions of this volcano – it is listed because of other evidence of activity (such as young landforms or hot springs).
Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#356011)
Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui (Chile) is a shield volcano. It rises to 501 m above sea level. It has no dated eruptions, but the evidence of Holocene activity is credible.
- Elevation
- 501 m
- Last eruption
- —
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Max VEI
- —
- Country
- Chile
- Location
- 27.11° S, 109.36° W
- Region (GVP)
- Salas y Gómez Ridge Volcano Group
- GVP type
- Shield(s)
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Oceanic crust (< 15 km)
- Main rock type
- Basalt / Picro-Basalt