Mauga Afi

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Elevation1,847 m (6,060 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°34′S 172°29′W / 13.567°S 172.483°W / -13.567; -172.483
Mauga Afi
Mauga Afi is located in Samoa
Mauga Afi
Mauga Afi
Map of Samoa
Highest point
Elevation1,847 m (6,060 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°34′S 172°29′W / 13.567°S 172.483°W / -13.567; -172.483
Geography
LocationGagaʻifomauga, Samoa

Mauga Afi ("Burning Mountain" or "Mountain of Fire") is a volcanic mountain located in the Gagaʻifomauga district on the island of Savai'i in Samoa, with an elevation of 1,847 m.[1]

The most recent eruption occurred around 1768 and was observed by Louis Antoine de Bougainville while sailing past Savai'i.[2] Lava from this eruption covered large areas of the north coast of Savai'i.[3]:7

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