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Mt Lamington (Papua New Guinea) volcano: uncertain report about smoke and ash emission
Thursday Apr 19, 2012 08:56 AM | Age: 2 min
BY: T

According to setyoufreenews.com, Mt Lamington volcano in New Guinea is showing some signs of becoming active. According to the brief news, locals from the community of Popendetta reported "smoke and ash emission on March 25". No original source or other reports could be located so far to confirm new activity.

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Lamington volcano
stratovolcano 1680 m / 5,512 ft
New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, -8.95°S / 148.15°E
Current status: restless (2 out of 5)
last update: 19 Apr 2012 (uncertain reports about ash emissions on 25 March)
Typical eruption style: Explosive
Lamington volcano eruptions: 1951-1956 Mt Lamington volcano is a large andesitic stratovolcano within sight of the provincial capital Popondetta north of the Owen Stanley Range. It rises 1680 m above the coastal plain.
The forested Mount Lamington had not been known as a volcano, before it erupted violently in 1951 and caused one of the 20th century's worst volcanic desasters, killing more than 3000 people.