Babase Island

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Babase
Feni Islands seen from space, with Ambitle (left) and Babase (right).
Highest point
Elevation200 m (660 ft)
Prominence200 m (660 ft)
Coordinates4°2′S 153°43′E / 4.033°S 153.717°E / -4.033; 153.717
Geography
LocationBismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruptionUnknown
Topographic map of Feni Islands. Babase is on the right.

Babase Island is an island of the Feni Islands in Papua New Guinea, located east of New Ireland. It consists of a stratovolcano and a lava dome, joined by an isthmus.

References

  • "Ambitle". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.