Kao, is a perfect volcanic lava cone, with a deep crater rising
1046 meters,
making it the Tonga's highest elevation.
Nearby , Tofua is a caldera 8 km across with its rim 558 meters
height.
The volcano produces smoke and gases,
with steam caused by lake water meeting the magma.
Two villages are located at the base of this volcano.
Tofua last erupted in 1958 with a VEI magnitude of 2.
The stamp below was originally issued in 1897.
Recess printed by De La Rue with Tortoise watermark
in upright and sideways orientations.
Eruption depicted is possibly that of 1885.
Next is same view but overprinted by Two Pence, PENI-E-UA
in 1927
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