Langila
Complex in Papua New Guinea
Key Facts
Elevation
1,330 m (4,364 ft)
Type
Complex
Location
-5.525°, 148.420°
Region
Bismarck Volcanic Arc
Total Eruptions
26
Max VEI
VEI 3
Rock Type
Basalt / Picro-Basalt
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
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Overview
Langila, one of the most active volcanoes of New Britain, consists of a group of four small overlapping composite basaltic-andesitic cones on the lower E flank of the extinct Talawe volcano in the Cape Gloucester area of NW New Britain. A rectangular, 2. 5-km-long crater is breached widely to the SE; Langila was constructed NE of the breached crater of Talawe.
An extensive lava field reaches the coast on the N and NE sides of Langila. Frequent mild-to-moderate explosive eruptions, sometimes accompanied by lava flows, have been recorded since the 19th century from three active craters at the summit. The youngest and smallest crater (no.
3 crater) was formed in 1960 and has a diameter of 150 m.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
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Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | 26 | High | Highly active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI 3 | Moderate | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 1 years ago | Very Recent | Currently active |
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Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 252010
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Langila, one of the most active volcanoes of New Britain, consists of a group of four small overlapping cones on the lower eastern flank of the extinct Talawe volcano. Plumes are shown here on 4 September from Craters 2 (left) and 3 (right) during a 1970 eruption. Frequent mild-to-moderate explosive eruptions, sometimes accompanied by lava flows, have been recorded since the 19th century from the three active craters at the summit.
Photo by Wally Johnson, 1970 (Australia Bureau of Mineral Resources).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.