Tavurvur

Tavurvur rises 250 meters above sea level on the eastern rim of Rabaul caldera, forming a prominent cone with volcanic deposits along its slopes.

The 1994 eruption of Tavurvur caused extensive damage to Rabaul town, leading to a complete evacuation and restructuring of the local settlement patterns.

Local communities in East New Britain incorporate volcanic activity predictions into their traditional practices through observations of natural indicators and ancestral knowledge.

Access to Tavurvur requires guidance from the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory staff, who monitor seismic activities and determine safe viewing distances for visitors.

The volcano produces regular steam emissions and occasional ash clouds, making it a primary subject for geological research in the Southwest Pacific region.

GPS coordinates: -4.23594,152.20983

Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:29