Volcanological records, 1937-1996 [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 4365435
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Rabaul Volcanological Observatory
- Access Conditions:
- Permission required for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1937-1996
- 6 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Series:
- PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1295.
- Summary:
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Selected files of reports, observations and correspondence held in the RVO administrative file series, "Volcanological Records", on the following sites: Bam Island, Manam Volcano, Long Island, Mt Bagana, Mt Lamington, Fergusson Island, Esa'ala Station, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Biniguni Hot Springs, Mt Langila, East and West New Britain. Original file numbers have been cited where identified.
- Biography/History:
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The Rabaul Volcanological Observatory is responsible for monitoring the activity of the 14 active and 23 dormant volcanoes spread along three volcanic arcs throughout Papua New Guinea and which have produced more than 140 eruptions in the last 200 years. Monitoring is carried out at RVO, 6 "outstation" observatories (Manam, Karkar, Langila, Ulawun, Esa'ala, and Lamington volcanoes) and an unmanned telemetered station (Lamington). In addition to volcano monitoring, the functions of the Rabaul Volcano Observatory include: geologic reconnaissance and tephrastratigraphic studies (e.g. at Rabaul, Loloru, Hargy and Witori), volcanic hazard assessments (e.g. Rabaul, Manam, Karkar, Langila, Ulawun, Balbi, Bagana, Loloru, Lamington, Victory), assistance in the preparation and revision of volcano emergency plans (e.g. Rabaul, Manam, Ulawun), and applied research on the pattern of activity of the monitored volcanoes with a view to the detection of eruption precursors and provision of warnings. From World Organisation of Volcanic Observatories website.
- Notes:
- Holder of originals: Rabaul Volcano Observatory ; PO Box 386, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Related Material:
- Rapaul Volcanological Observatory monthly reports, 1937-2007; Located at; National Library of Australia Newspaper collection MSMF mfm PMB 1294.
- Reproduction:
- Microfilm. Canberra, A.C.T. : Produced for the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, Australian National University. 6 microfilm reels.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Printed reel list available and also through the Internet via home page.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1937-1996
- Other authors/contributors:
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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