Tavurvur

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by Taro Taylor edit by Richard Bartz

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Tavurvur is an active stratovolcano located near the town of Rabaul in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Part of the larger Rabaul caldera, Tavurvur is one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes in the region. Its eruptions have been known to cause significant ashfall, which can disrupt air travel and affect local communities. One of the most notable eruptions occurred in 1994, when Tavurvur and another nearby volcano, Vulcan, erupted simultaneously, leading to the destruction of much of Rabaul and the displacement of thousands of residents.