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Balbi Volcano - John Seach
Bougainville Island, North Solomons Province,
Papua New Guinea
5.83 S, 154.98 E
summit elevation 2715 m
stratovolcano
Balbi is the highest point on Bougainville Island, and the northern most of the volcanoes. The volcano is covered with trees up to 1300 m elevation. From 1300 m to 2300 m bamboo is the dominant vegetation. Moss is the dominant vegetation above 2300 m.
Balbi erupted in 1825 from crater B with fatalities. The eruption produced nuee ardentes.
Current activity is limited to moderate fumarole activity in crater B, and moderate fumarole activity at crater C.
Balbi Volcano Eruptions
1995. Profuse steaming from the summit amphitheater.
1989. Summit fumarole field remains active.
1984. Boiling mud, active fumaroles and solfataras.
1825. Eruption from crater B with fatalities.