Mount Giluwe
Eroded shield volcano in Papua New Guinea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mount Giluwe is the second highest mountain in Papua New Guinea at 4,367 metres (14,327 ft) (Mount Wilhelm being the highest), and the fifth highest peak on the island of New Guinea. It is located in the Southern Highlands province and is an old shield volcano with vast alpine grasslands. Ancient volcanic plugs form its two summits, with the central peak the highest and an east peak about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away at 4,300 m (14,108 ft). Giluwe has the distinction of being the highest volcano on the Australian continent and Oceania, and is thus one of the Volcanic Seven Summits.[4][5]
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Mount Giluwe | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,367 m (14,327 ft)[1][2] |
Prominence | 2,507 m (8,225 ft)[1] |
Listing | Volcanic Seven Summits Ultra |
Coordinates | 6°02′36″S 143°53′12″E[1] |
Naming | |
Pronunciation | /ˈɡɪluːeɪ/ |
Geography | |
Location | Southern Highlands province, Papua New Guinea |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 220,000–800,000 years[3] |
Mountain type | Eroded shield volcano |
Last eruption | ~ 220,000 years ago |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1934 by Mick Leahy |
Easiest route | hike |
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