Sulu Range
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The Sulu Range consists of a group of overlapping small stratovolcano
s on the island of New Britain
in Papua New Guinea
. The highest point in Mount Malopu at the southwestern end of the complex. Eruptions from a new vent began in July 2006.
Stratovolcano
A stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, is a tall, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice, and volcanic ash. Unlike shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes are characterized by a steep profile and periodic, explosive eruptions...
s on the island of New Britain
New Britain
New Britain, or Niu Briten, is the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. It is separated from the island of New Guinea by the Dampier and Vitiaz Straits and from New Ireland by St. George's Channel...
in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
. The highest point in Mount Malopu at the southwestern end of the complex. Eruptions from a new vent began in July 2006.