Bagana

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Bagana

An ash plume originating from Bagana at right, just below the dark-colored caldera lake of Billy Mitchell.
Elevation 1,750 metres (5,741 feet)
Location Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Range Emperor Range
Coordinates 6.140° S 155.195° E
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.