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Country: | Papua New Guinea | |
| Subregion Name: | New Britain | ||
| Volcano Number: | 0502-06= | ||
| Volcano Type: | Volcanic field | ||
| Volcano Status: | Holocene? | ||
| Last Known Eruption: | Unknown | ||
| Summit Elevation: | 565 m | 1,854 feet | |
| Latitude: | 5.30°S * | 5°18'0"S | |
| Longitude: | 150.07°E | 150°4'0"E | |
| The Garua (Talasea) Harbour volcanic field consists of a group of lava domes and ash cones of possible Holocene age. These volcanic vents ring the harbor on the west and form Garua Island to the east. Much of the volcanic field, including the two lava domes on Garua Island, consists of rhyolitic rocks. Active hot springs ring the shores of Garua Harbour and are best developed on the north and south sides. Large boiling pools, fumaroles, and small geysers are found on the north shore near Pangalu village. Another large group of boiling pools, fumaroles, and mudpots is located near the Talasea Government Station on the south shore of the bay. | |||
