About Garove
Garove is a stratovolcano rising to 368 meters (1,207 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
Garove is located in Papua New Guinea, within the Bismarck Sea Volcanic Province of the broader Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 4.69° S, 149.51° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At just 368 meters above sea level, Garove 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
Garove is the largest of the Witu Islands, which lie north of New Britain. The low, 12-km-wide elongated island contains a 5-km-wide crater open to the sea through a narrow breach on the southern side of the island, forming Johann Albrecht Harbor. The steep crater walls rise 100-150 m above the sea. Cones are present along the NE and SW coasts. Based on preserved lava flow structures on a NW coast headland Johnson and Blake (1972) suggested that they could be as young as a few hundred years, but no sources for the flows were identified using aerial photos. Fisher (1957) noted four thermal areas and a solfatara on the island. There are no recorded or dated eruptions.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Garove.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garove
Is Garove an active volcano?+
Garove 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 Garove?+
Garove has a summit elevation of 368 meters (1,207 feet) above sea level. At 368 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Garove?+
Garove 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 Garove located?+
Garove 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 -4.687° latitude, 149.511° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Garove?+
Garove 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.
