Futuna Island (Vanuatu)

[1] It was formed by the uplift of an underwater volcano, which last erupted in the Pleistocene, at least 11,000 years ago.The volcano reaches a height of 666 m (2,185 ft) and gives the island an area of 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi).[2]: 806 The top of the Pliocene part of the basaltic andesite volcano is overlain by a 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) mid-Pleistocene cap of limestone called the Tanafu Plateau.[2]: 805, 813  The Tanafu Plateau is the 160 m (520 ft) thick deposits of the lagoon bottom of this original reef.He is more well known to the local Futunese, as he had made a bigger impact to the establishments of churches around the island, and had brought many to be converted and baptised.The island has ten regions: Iraro, Itapapa, Itapasiesi, Matangi, Matowei, Nabao, Nariari, Rakaoroa, Serinao, and Tchinaroa.It is common in Futuna to participate in dance groups to perform in any occasion whether it be weddings, religious events or commemorate national holidays.
Nautical chart of Futuna island
1863 engraving of the natives of Futuna
Fatuana group performing a dance at the Festival dei Cuori, Italy, 2009.
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