Aoba

Shield volcanoVanuatu

CountryVanuatu

TypeShield volcano

Elevation1496 m

About Aoba

Also called Ambae. Contains Lake Voui which turned red in 2005 due to volcanic activity. In 2017-2018 mass evacuation of 11,000+ residents. The entire island was evacuated - one of the largest volcano evacuations in history.

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