Ranongga

Landsat composite image of the southwestern New Georgia Islands

Ranongga is an island located in the New Georgia Islands group of Western Province, Solomon Islands.

History

Ranongga was sighted in 1787 by sailors Read and Dale.^[1]

On August 18, 1959, a seismic sea wave was generated off the west coast of Ranongga Island, at 08 hr 05 min. Soon after, large waves were observed in Vori, on the northern coast of the island. The sea receded by 15m and then returned to its original position.^[2] In May 2007 there was another large earthquake, and tsunami, and the whole Island lifted out of the sea by 3 metres, and stayed there, exposing all of the reefs around the Island, making life very hard for the locals for some time after.

Geography

Ranongga is a 28 km (17 mi) long, narrow island, located 8 km (5 mi) north-east of Simbo Island and south-west of Gizo, the capital of Western Province. The highest point is Mt. Kela (869m)^[1]

2007 earthquake

In April 2007, an earthquake rocked Ranongga Island, along with many parts of Solomon Islands.^[3] Land thrust from the quake extended out the shoreline of Ranongga Island by up to 70 metres (230 ft) according to local residents.^[4] This has left many once pristine coral reefs exposed on the newly formed beaches.

Demographics

Most of the villages are situated on the eastern side of the island. The Ghanongga language is spoken by about 2,500 people on Ranongga Island.

References

^ ^a ^b "Ranongga Island - John Seach". Archived from the original on 6 May 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2007.
^ S. L. Soloviev; K. Kim; CGO Staff, eds. (1997). Catalog of Tsunamis in the Pacific, 1969-1982. DIANE Publishing. ISBN 0-7881-3931-2.
^ "Living in the aftermath of the Solomon Islands tsunami". 10 April 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2007.
^ "Quake lifts Solomons island metres from the sea". 10 April 2007. Archived from the original on 17 April 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2007.

8°03′43″S 156°34′05″E / 8.062°S 156.568°E / -8.062; 156.568

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[john_seach-1] "Ranongga Island - John Seach". Archived from the original on 6 May 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2007.

[2] S. L. Soloviev; K. Kim; CGO Staff, eds. (1997). Catalog of Tsunamis in the Pacific, 1969-1982. DIANE Publishing. ISBN 0-7881-3931-2.

[3] "Living in the aftermath of the Solomon Islands tsunami". 10 April 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2007.

[4] "Quake lifts Solomons island metres from the sea". 10 April 2007. Archived from the original on 17 April 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2007.

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Choiseul	Choiseul Cyprian Bridge Island Nuatambu Rob Roy Taro Wagina
Guadalcanal	Guadalcanal Korasahalu Marau Sound Marapa Nughu Tavanipupu Vulelua
Isabel	Arnarvon Furona Island Kerehikapa Mahige Maleivona Ramos San Jorge Santa Isabel Sikopo
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Malaita	Alite Anuta Paina Langa Langa Lagoon Laulasi Lau Lagoon Adagege Funaafou Sulufou Maana'omba Malaita Maramasike Mbasakana Ndai Ontong Java Roncador Reef Sikaiana Faore Matuavi Tehaolei
Rennell and Bellona	Bellona Indispensable Reefs North Reef Rennell
Temotu	Anuta Duff Islands Bass Islands Tahua Taumako Fatutaka Reef Islands Fenualoa Lomlom Makalom Matema Nalongo and Nupani Ngalo Ngandeli Ngatendo Ngawa Nibanga Nendi Nibanga Temau Nifiloli Nukapu Patteson Shoal Pigeon Pileni Santa Cruz Islands Banie Malo Nendö Teanu Temotu Noi Tinakula Utupua Vanikoro Tikopia
Western	Mborokua New Georgia Islands Akara Arundel Ghizo Ghoi Kennedy Kiambe Kingguru Kolombangara Liapari Logha Lola Lumbari Marovo Matikuri Mbava Mbulo Mondomondo Nakaza Naru New Georgia Nggatokae Nusatupe Olasana Ranongga Rendova Simbo Telina Tetepare Uepi Vangunu Vella Lavella Vonavona Shortland Islands Balalae Faisi Fauro Magusaiai Masamasa Ovau Pirumeri Shortland Treasury Islands Mono Stirling