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For the mythical original homeland of the Polynesian peoples (sometimes referred to as Savai'i), see Hawaiki
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Savai’i, the "soul of Samoa", is the larger main island in the state of Samoa, formed by a massive basaltic shield volcano which rises from the seafloor of the western Pacific Ocean. Savai’i is an active volcano, which last erupted in 1911 with lava flows. Home to approximately 50,000 people, it is less developed than Upolu, the other main island. The ports of Salelologa and Asau are situated on Savai’i.

Savai’i is home of the Pulemele’i Mound, Alofa’aga Blowholes, and Moso's Footprint, which date back to prehistoric times. Falealupo, just 20 miles from the dateline, is the westernmost village of Samoa and arguably, the world. In the early 19th century, the island was sometimes called Pola.

Volcanic activity

The island consists of a large shield volcano similar in form to the Hawaiian volcanoes. Accordingly the island has a gently sloping profile, reaching a maximum altitude of 1,858 metres at Mt Silisili.

Savai'i remains volcanically active, with recent eruptions from Matavanu between 1905 and 1911, Mata Ole Afi in 1902 and Mauga Afi in 1725. The lava field at Saleaula caused by the Matavanu eruptions in the early part of the 20th century are extensive enough to be visible in high altitude photographs.[1]

References

1. ^ Savai'i at OceanDots.com

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The Māori name Hawaiki refers to the mythical land to which some Polynesian cultures trace their origins. It may also refer to an underworld in many Māori stories, and in Mangaia in the Cook Islands, Avaiki always means "underworld" (Tregear 1891:392).
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island (IPA: /aɪ.lɪnd/) or isle (IPA: /aɪ.ʌl
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Motto
Fa'avae i le Atua Samoa
(Samoan: "Samoa is founded on God")
Anthem
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Basalt (IPA: /ˈbæsɒlt, bəˈsɒlt/) is a common gray to black extrusive volcanic rock. It is usually fine-grained due to rapid cooling of lava on the Earth's surface.
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A shield volcano is a large volcano with shallow-sloping sides. The name derives from a translation of "Skjaldbreiğur", an Icelandic shield volcano whose name means "broad shield," from its resemblance to a warrior's shield.
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8. Flank 9. Layers of lava emitted by the volcano
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11. Parasitic cone
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Lava is molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption. When first expelled from a volcanic vent, it is a liquid at temperatures from 700 °C to 1,200 °C (1,300 °F to 2,200 °F).
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Upolu is an island in Samoa, formed by a massive basaltic shield volcano which rises from the seafloor of the western Pacific Ocean. The island is 75 km (47 mi)
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Salelologa is a village on the island of Savai'i, in Samoa, where ferries from Apia and Mulifanua on the island of Upolu land. It consists of one shopping street. Fresh fish, vegetables, and other local products may be purchased at the market near the wharf.
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The Alofaaga Blowholes, also known as the Taga Blowholes, are a natural feature located west of the wharf on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. The entrance to the blowholes is in the village of Taga.
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According to myth, Moso's Footprint in Samoa was made when the giant Moso stepped over to Samoa from Fiji, and the other footprint can be found on Viti Levu of Fiji. It is a 1m by 3m rock enclosure.

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Falealupo is a village situated on the northwestern peninsula of Savai'i, 20 miles from the dateline. In the sea at the farthest point of the peninsula, the Fafā, an outcropping of volcanic rocks, is said in legend to be the gateway to the underworld, where aitu, the spirits
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The 19th Century (also written XIX century) lasted from 1801 through 1900 in the Gregorian calendar. It is often referred to as the "1800s.
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State of Hawaii
Mokuʻāina o Hawaiʻi

Flag of Hawaii Seal of Hawaii
Nickname(s): The Aloha State

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Mount Silisili is the highest peak in Samoa. It is located in the centre of the island of Savai'i and rises to a height of 1840 m.
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