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Pago Volcano - John Seach
West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
5.58 S, 150.52 E
summit elevation
742 m
Caldera
Pago is the post caldera volcanic cone of Witori which formed within the past 350 years. The Witori caldera was formed 3300 years ago. In 2002 eruptions of Pago volcano forced the evacuation of 6000 people.
Activity at Pago Volcano consists of Strombo-Vulcanian eruptions. Basaltic lava from Pago volcano has covered the floor of Witori caldera. The summit of Pago is a cinder cone 250 m high and 300 m wide.
Pago Volcano - John Seach
Pago Volcano Eruptions
2007, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1933, 1920, 1911-18, 750?, 420, 640BC, 1350 BC?, 3650 BC?, 7150 BC.