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Billy Mitchell: eruption history
Elevation1,544 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions2#18 of 39 in country
Latest eruption1580
Largest VEI6
Location-6.09, 155.23
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
0
0
0
0
0
By VEI
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1580 | 6 | – | |
| 1032 | 5 | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Bagana | 6 km | 25 |
| Balbi | 31 km | 0 |
| Takuan Group | 58 km | 0 |
| Loloru | 65 km | 6 |
| Simbo | 283 km | 1 |
| Kana Keoki | 356 km | 0 |
| Coleman Seamount | 373 km | 0 |
| Rabaul | 393 km | 19 |
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.