Lava Flow
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Banda Islands, Indonesia
Best timeSeptember to November
Water temp27-29°C / 81-84°F
Visibility5-25m / 16-82ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth25 m
Avg depth15 m
Nearest airportAMQ
Fast-growing hard coralVolcanic rock
ScubaSnorkel
In 1988, the volcano on Banda Neira erupted, sending a flow of lava into the sea that destroyed the existing reef. In the years since, the coral has regrown at an incredible rate, and today the site is a stunning, dense garden of hard corals covering the black volcanic rock.
Features
A sloping reef formed on a historical lava flow. The site is a famous example of rapid coral regeneration, now featuring a vast, dense garden of table and staghorn corals. It's a beautiful and easy dive for all levels.
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