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Bamus: eruption history
Elevation2,248 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions4#12 of 39 in country
Latest eruption1886-07-02
Largest VEI3
Location-5.20, 151.23
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
1
0
1
0
0
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1886-07-02 | 3 | – | |
| 1650 | – | – | |
| 270 BCE | – | – | |
| 350 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Ulawun | 20 km | 47 |
| Hargy | 20 km | 2 |
| Lolobau | 33 km | 3 |
| Sulu Range | 46 km | 0 |
| Lolo | 85 km | 0 |
| Witori | 89 km | 19 |
| Dakataua | 126 km | 3 |
| Garua Harbour | 129 km | 0 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.