LANGILA New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea 5.53°S, 148.42°E; summit elev. 1,330 m; All times are local (= UTC + 10 hours)

Reports from 2002: | July | 
Reports from 2004: | December | 
Reports from 2005: | April-May | 

Langila Eruption History Information from the SI/USGS Global Volcanism Program


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10-16 July 2002

Based on information from a pilot report, the Darwin VAAC reported that on 11 July at about 0900 an ash cloud from Langila was observed at a height of ~3.4 km. No ash was identifiable on satellite imagery. 

Source: Darwin VAAC 


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15-21 December 2004 

According to the Darwin VAAC, a plume from Langila was visible on satellite imagery on 17 December. The plume reached an unknown height and extended NW. 

Source: Darwin VAAC 


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27 April- 3 May 2005 

Based on information from RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that ash emissions from Langila rose to ~2.1 km (~7,000 ft) a.s.l. on 3 May. A very small plume and a hot spot were visible on satellite imagery. 

Source: Darwin VAAC