Waiowa, Active volcano in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.
Waiowa rises 640 meters above sea level, situated 19 kilometers inland from Collingwood Bay on the mainland of New Guinea.
The volcano emerged through metamorphic rocks in September 1943, following four months of seismic activity and produced multiple eruptions until August 1944.
Indigenous communities near the volcano maintain traditional practices connected to the geological landscape of Oro Province and its natural formations.
The summit crater, measuring 500 meters wide with steep walls, contains a small lake and requires specific preparations for any geological expeditions.
Pyroclastic flows and lahars from the 1943-1944 eruptions affected 80 square kilometers of forest, transforming the surrounding environment.
Location: Oro Province
Elevation above the sea: 640 m
GPS coordinates: -9.56667,149.07500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:35
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