Ulawun, located in the West New Britain Province of Papua New Guinea, is a highly active basaltic and andesitic stratovolcano. It is renowned as one of the most hazardous volcanoes within the Decade Volcanoes program due to its frequent eruptions and proximity to human settlements.
| Location: | West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Coordinates: | -5.050347, 151.332045 |
| Volcano Type: | Stratovolcano |
Ulawun’s Location
Ulawun’s Latest Status
2024: Major Unrest
Ulawun’s Eruptive History
| Year | Overview |
|---|---|
| 1700 | First recorded major eruption by European observers. |
| 1800s | Sporadic reports of significant eruptions. |
| Early 1900s (Pre-1915) | Frequent eruptive activity, generally small to moderate-sized events. |
| 1915 | First confirmed major explosive eruption. |
| 1960s – 1980s | A sustained period of high activity with major eruptions in the 1960s, 1970s (including a flank eruption), and 1980s. |
| 2000 – 2001 | Major eruption with pyroclastic flows and significant ashfall. |
| 2019 | Large sub-Plinian eruption with lava flows and high ash column. |
| 2022-23 | Period of increased activity with ash emissions, explosions, and the potential for more significant eruptions. |
| Nov 23 | Ash emissions and eruption noises prompted a raised alert level. |
| 2024 | March – An explosion with ashfall reported at nearby villages. |
Ulawun Monitoring
Not available for this volcano
Ulawun Images
