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Satellite image of Langila volcano (image by Google Earth View) |
Langila volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Bismarck Arc of New Britain. It is located 11 km south of Cape Gloucester.
The volcano consists of a group of 4 small overlapping basaltic-andesitic cones on the lower eastern flank of extinct Talawe volcano, which still forms the highest volcano in the Cape Gloucester area of NW New Britain.
Langila's typical activity is strombolian to vulcanian explosions, sometimes accompanied by lava flows. Summit explosions at Langila volcano often produce shock waves.
stratovolcano 1330 m / 4,363 ft
New Britain, Papua New Guinea, -5.53°S / 148.42°E
Current status: minor activity or eruption warning (3 out of 5)
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Langila volcano eruptions:
2009-2013, 2002-08, 1973-2000, 1971-72, 1970, 1969, 1967-68, 1964-66, 1962-63, 1960-61, 1958, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1942 (?), 1907, 1900, 1890, 1884, 1878
Typical eruption style:explosive
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BackgroundLangila volcano, whose activity record goes back to the 19th century only, is one of the most active volcanoes of New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Langila's frequent activity consists typically of mild-to-moderate explosive eruptions, that are sometimes accompanied by lava flows.
The volcano consists of four small overlapping cones on the lower eastern flank of the extinct Talawe volcano,- the highest volcano in NW New Britain. The rectangular, 2.5-km-long crater of Talawe has a large gap to the SE; the younger Langila volcano formed NE of Talawe's breached crater.
Extensive lava flows have reached the sea from the N and NE flanks of the volcano. Since observations have begun, 3 summit craters have been active. The youngest and smallest of these, with a diameter of 150 m, was formed in 1960. NASA Earth Observatory
Explosion of Langila volcano 1985 Langila volcano news and eruption updates (Papua New Guinea):
Fri, 23 Jun 2017, 18:07
The volcano continues to produce minor explosive (ash emissions) and possibly effusive (lava flows) activity. Ash emissions were detected by Darwin VAAC on satellite imagery on 14 June (1.8 km / 6,000 ft altitude, drifting WNW), and on 20 June (2.1 km / 7,000 ft).
Wed, 21 Jun 2017, 02:00
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0295 at 01:46 UTC, 21/06/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 20 Jun 2017, 08:00
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 20 Jun 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0295 at 07:47 UTC, 20/06/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 13 Jun 2017, 22:00
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 13 Jun 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 21:56 UTC, 13/06/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Mon, 5 Jun 2017, 22:30
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 5 Jun 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 22:23 UTC, 05/06/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Wed, 31 May 2017, 22:15
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 31 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0295 at 22:00 UTC, 31/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Fri, 26 May 2017, 13:15
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 26 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 13:12 UTC, 26/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Fri, 26 May 2017, 12:05
Eruptive activity continues to be intense. On 19 May, an ash plume rose to 4.6 km (15,000 ft) altitude a.s.l. and drifted almost 170 km WSW and dissipated. ...moreDuring 19-20 May ash plumes drifted N and NNW at 1.8 km (6,000 ft) a.s.l. On 23 May ash plumes rose 2.1 and 3 km (7,000 and 10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NW and SW, respectively. [ less] Thu, 25 May 2017, 19:15
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 19:13 UTC, 25/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Thu, 25 May 2017, 01:15
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 25 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 01:10 UTC, 25/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
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Wed, 24 May 2017, 07:15
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 24 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 07:11 UTC, 24/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 23 May 2017, 13:30
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 23 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 13:15 UTC, 23/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Mon, 22 May 2017, 22:45
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 22 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0190 at 22:30 UTC, 22/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Fri, 19 May 2017, 03:15
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0295 at 03:04 UTC, 19/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Thu, 18 May 2017, 15:00
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 18 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0295 at 14:47 UTC, 18/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Sat, 13 May 2017, 02:45
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 13 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0510 at 02:39 UTC, 13/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Thu, 11 May 2017, 20:45
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 11 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0510 at 20:40 UTC, 11/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Wed, 10 May 2017, 22:15
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0510 at 21:59 UTC, 10/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 9 May 2017, 22:00
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 9 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0510 at 21:49 UTC, 09/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 2 May 2017, 16:45
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 2 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0300 at 16:37 UTC, 02/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
Tue, 2 May 2017, 04:00
Satellite image of Langila volcano on 1 May 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ...moreFVAU0300 at 23:06 UTC, 01/05/17 from ADRM [ less] [ read all]
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