Langila volcano (New Britain, Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 10 May-16 May 2017 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 10 May 2017, 06:00

06:00 AM | BY: VN

Based on analyses of satellite imagery and wind model data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 10-14 May ash plumes from Langila drifted N, NW, and S at altitudes of 1.8-2.4 km (6,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)
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From: Global Volcanism Program, 2017. Report on Langila. In: Mayberry, G (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 10 May-16 May 2017. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.

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Tue, 9 May 2017, 22:00

Langila volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION TO FL080 EXT 40NM TO SE

Satellite image of Langila volcano on 9 May 2017

Tue, 2 May 2017, 16:45

Langila volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: MINOR VA EMISSIONS TO FL070 MOV NE AT 01/2310Z.

Satellite image of Langila volcano on 2 May 2017

Background

Langila 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.

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