Mount Giluwe
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| height | 4368 m | |
| location | Southern Highlands , Papua New Guinea | |
| Coordinates | 6 ° 2 '20 " S , 143 ° 53' 10" O | |
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| Type | Shield volcano | |
| Age of the rock | 220,000 - 800,000 years | |
| Last eruption | about 220,000 years ago | |
| First ascent | 1934 by Mick Leahy | |
The Mount Giluwe is an eroded shield volcano in the province of Southern Highlands in Papua New Guinea . At 4,368 m, it is the second highest mountain in the country and the highest volcano in Australia and Oceania.
Web links
- Mount Giluwe at Peakware (English)