Ulawun volcano, New Britain, Papua New Guinea: news & activity updates

Ulawun volcano (New Britain, Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 January-9 January 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Rabaul Volcano Observatory (RVO) reported that activity at Ulawun was low during 6 December 2023-9 January 2024. During periods of good visibility white steam plumes of variable densities were seen rising from the summit crater. On 19 December visibility was poor, though during a brief clear period, observers noted brown-tinged steam plumes. Read all

Вулкан Ulawun: Консультативный центр по вулканическому пеплу: VA TO FL090 OBS AT 05/2100Z MOV NE OBS VA DTG: 05/2100Z

Ulawun volcano (New Britain, Papua New Guinea) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 27 December-2 January 2024 (Continuing Activity)

According to the Darwin VAAC a webcam image at Ulawun showed a pyroclastic flow descending a flank at 1230 on 31 December. An ash plume possibly rose to 2.7 km (9,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE based on similar previous plumes and weather models; weather clouds prevented satellite views. Read all