About Narage
Narage is a stratovolcano rising to 307 meters (1,007 feet) in Papua New Guinea's Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Narage is located in Papua New Guinea, within the Bismarck Sea Volcanic Province of the broader Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 4.55° S, 149.11° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At just 307 meters above sea level, Narage is a relatively low-elevation volcanic feature. Despite its modest height, it remains an active geological formation with the same underlying magmatic processes as its taller counterparts. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The small forested island of Narage is the northernmost of the Witu (or Vitu) Islands, which lie north of western New Britain. Narage is the summit of a Pleistocene stratovolcano that displays strong thermal activity, and was included in the Catalog of Active Volcanoes of the World (Fisher, 1957) based on its geothermal activity. Boiling springs and a geyser are found along the SE and SW coasts; in 1863 a geyser 45 m high was observed at a sandbank 8 km offshore. A fringing reef, prominent on satellite imagery, encircles the island at a distance of 200 m to 400 m and encloses a narrow lagoon.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Narage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Narage
Is Narage an active volcano?+
Narage is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Narage?+
Narage has a summit elevation of 307 meters (1,007 feet) above sea level. At 307 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Narage?+
Narage is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Narage located?+
Narage is located in Papua New Guinea, in the Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Bismarck Sea Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are -4.547° latitude, 149.113° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Narage?+
Narage can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Papua New Guinea may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
