About Yelia
Yelia is a stratovolcano rising to 3,384 meters (11,103 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
Yelia is located in Papua New Guinea, within the Eastern New Guinea Volcanic Province of the broader Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 7.05° S, 145.86° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At 3,384 meters above sea level, Yelia rises above the surrounding terrain into montane or subalpine conditions. The elevation creates distinct ecological zones along its flanks, from forested lower slopes to exposed rocky terrain near the summit. 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
Mount Yelia, first recognized as a volcano in 1963, contains a group of andesitic lava domes in the summit area and NW flank. Marble Peak is an older volcanic center immediately to the south. The largest dome in the summit crater is perforated by at least 11 craters. Two large steep-sided, flat-topped lava domes occupy the NNE flank, and two smaller domes are located to the west. The last significant eruption occurred about 18,000 years ago, and no direct evidence for Holocene eruptions has been observed. Weak solfataric activity is present and there was an unverified report from local inhabitants of an eruption during the early 1940's. Weak fumarolic activity continues in the summit crater.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Yelia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yelia
Is Yelia an active volcano?+
Yelia 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 Yelia?+
Yelia has a summit elevation of 3,384 meters (11,103 feet) above sea level. At 3,384 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Yelia?+
Yelia 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 Yelia located?+
Yelia is located in Papua New Guinea, in the Southwestern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Eastern New Guinea Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are -7.050° latitude, 145.858° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Yelia?+
Yelia 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.
