Mount Lamington, Stratovolcano in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.
Mount Lamington rises 1,680 meters above the coastal plain, featuring steep slopes, a summit complex with lava domes and crater remnants intersected by radial valleys.
The volcano's catastrophic eruption in January 1951 destroyed the town of Higaturu and surrounding areas, resulting in approximately 3,000 deaths and displacing over 5,000 people.
Indigenous communities near Mount Lamington maintain traditional practices and conduct specific rituals before major events in accordance with their ancestral connections to the mountain.
Visitors need to verify current volcanic activity status and obtain guidance from local authorities before attempting to explore the mountain trails and surrounding areas.
The volcano contains unusually high levels of nickel and chromium in its magma, distinguishing it from other volcanoes in similar geological settings.
GPS coordinates: -8.93215,148.16133
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:09
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