Silisili

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Mount Silisili is the highest peak in Samoa and the Samoa Islands chain. It is located in the centre of a mountain chain running the length of Savai'i island.

Mount Silisili rises to a height of 1,858 m.[3] The word silisili means highest in reference to height, in the Samoan language.

Savai'i is the largest shield volcano island in the South Pacific.

Climbing the volcano

Mount Silisili makes a popular hike of Savai'i island, and can be reached with a 2-day guided round-trip.[4]

See also

  • Mount Matavanu, active volcano on Savai'i, last erupted 1905 - 1911.
  • Mata o le Afi, a volcano on Savai'i, last erupted 30 October 1902 to 17 November 1902.
  • Mauga Afi, a volcano on Savai'i, last erupted about 1725.

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Mauga Silisili" on Peakbagger.com Retrieved 1 October 2011
  2. "Mauga Silisili" Peaklist.org - Pacific Islands Retrieved 1 October 2011
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  4. Mt Silisili, page on http://www.samoa.travel (accessed on January 2014)