Niuafoou
CountryTonga
TypeCaldera
Elevation260 m
Last Eruption1985
About Niuafoou
A volcanic island with a crater lake. Known as Tin Can Island because mail was delivered by swimmers to passing ships. The 1946 eruption forced evacuation of the entire population for 10 years.
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