Bola (volcano)

Bola Volcano
The Bola volcano rises above Stetin Bay in New Britain.
Highest point
Elevation1,116 m (3,661 ft)
Coordinates5°09′S 150°02′E / 5.150°S 150.033°E / -5.150; 150.033
Geography
Bola Volcano is located in Papua New Guinea
Bola Volcano
Bola Volcano
Location within Papua New Guinea
LocationNew Britain, Papua New Guinea
Geology
Stratovolcano
Last eruptionHolocene

The Bola volcano, also known as Wangore, is an andesitic stratovolcano, located south-west of the Dakataua caldera in New Britain, Papua New Guinea. It is 1,116 metres (3,661 ft) tall and has a 400 m (1,310 ft) wide summit crater.

The most recent lava flow was erupted from the summit crater and flowed to the west. This viscous flow is at least 50 m thick, thus leaving an irregularity in the profile of the volcano. The unforested summit crater and weak fumarolic activity suggest that the most recent eruption may have been only a few hundred years ago.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bola". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2012-01-22.