Umboi Island

Umboi Island
Space Shuttle image of Umboi Island (north to upper right).
Highest point
Elevation	1,548 m (5,079 ft)
Prominence	1,548 m (5,079 ft)
Coordinates	5°32′S 147°52′E
Geography
Location	Papua New Guinea
Geology
Mountain type	Complex volcano
Last eruption	Unknown

Umboi (also named Rooke or Siassi) is a volcanic island between the mainland of Papua New Guinea and the island of New Britain. It is separated from New Britain by Dampier Strait and Huon Peninsula, New Guinea Island by Vitiaz Strait. It has an elevation of 1,548 metres (5,079 feet).

Languages are Papuan Kobai; and Austronesian:Mbula, Karanai, and Saveng languages.

See also

• List of volcanoes in Papua New Guinea
• Siassi Rural LLG

References

• Global Volcanism Program: Umboi

Umboi Island seen from space. Also visible is Sakar Island. (false color)