Bagana
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Bagana | |
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An ash plume originating from Bagana at right, just below the dark-colored caldera lake of Billy Mitchell. |
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Elevation | 1,750 metres (5,741 feet) |
Location | Bougainville, Papua New Guinea |
Range | Emperor Range |
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Type | Lava cone |
Last eruption | 2008 (continuing) |
Bagana is an active volcano located in the central part of the island of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, just southwest of Billy Mitchell. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country.
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The Bagana Volcano is a composite cone.