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Newer Volcanics Province

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  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 37.77°S
  • 142.5°E

  • 1011 m
    3317 ft

  • 259010
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The Global Volcanism Program has no activity reports for Newer Volcanics Province.

The Global Volcanism Program has no Weekly Reports available for Newer Volcanics Province.

The Global Volcanism Program has no Bulletin Reports available for Newer Volcanics Province.

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

There is data available for 4 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

2900 BCE ± 150 years Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Mt. Gambier
2900 BCE ± 150 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 7 Events for Episode 1 at Mt. Gambier

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Bombs
   - - - -    - - - - Blocks
   - - - -    - - - - Scoria

3000 BCE ± 500 years Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Mt. Schank
3000 BCE ± 500 years - Unknown Evidence from Radiogenic: Fission track

List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at Mt. Schank

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Phreatic activity
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Lapilli
   - - - -    - - - - Scoria

5290 BCE (in or before) Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Mt. Napier
5290 BCE (in or before) - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 1 Events for Episode 1 at Mt. Napier

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow

5850 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Red Rock
5850 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Red Rock

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Tephra
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Newer Volcanics Province.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Newer Volcanics Province.

GVP Map Holdings

The maps shown below have been scanned from the GVP map archives and include the volcano on this page. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Very small-scale maps (such as world maps) are not included. The maps database originated over 30 years ago, but was only recently updated and connected to our main database. We welcome users to tell us if they see incorrect information or other problems with the maps; please use the Contact GVP link at the bottom of the page to send us email.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

The following 64 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.

Catalog Number Sample Description Lava Source Collection Date
NMNH 114920-1 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-10 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-11 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-12 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-2 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-3 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-4 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-5 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-6 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-7 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-8 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114920-9 Ultramafic Nodule LEURA, MT --
NMNH 114921-1 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-10 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-11 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-12 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-13 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-14 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-15 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-2 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-3 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-4 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-5 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-6 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-7 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-8 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 114921-9 Ultramafic Nodule NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 116605-11 Lava NAPIER, MT --
NMNH 116605-12 Lava NAPIER, MT --
NMNH 116605-13 Scoria TOWER HILL --
NMNH 116605-14 Volcanic Bomb TOWER HILL --
NMNH 116605-15 Lava TOWER HILL --
NMNH 116605-16 Xenolith BULIENMERRI, LAKE --
NMNH 116605-17 Volcanic Bomb LEURA, MT --
NMNH 116605-18 Xenolith LEURA, MT --
NMNH 116605-19 Lava LEURA, MT --
NMNH 116605-2 Trachytic Andesite GISBORNE, MT --
NMNH 116605-20 Volcanic Bomb NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 116605-3 Lava FRANKLIN, MT --
NMNH 116605-4 Scoria ELEPHANT, MT --
NMNH 116605-5 Hawaiite SHADWELL, MT --
NMNH 116605-6 Peridotite SHADWELL, MT --
NMNH 116605-7 Lava SHADWELL, MT --
NMNH 117098-1 Spinel Lherzolite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-10 Dunite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-11 Spinel Harzburgite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-12 Spinel Lherzolite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-13 Spinel Lherzolite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-14 Wehrlite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-15 Pyroxenite (?) NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-16 Basanite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-2 Spinel Lherzolite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-3 Wherlite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-4 Harzburgite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-5 Dunite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-6 Lherzolite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-7 Dunite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-8 Spinel Lherzolite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117098-9 Spinel Harzburgite NOORAT, MT --
NMNH 117099-1 Wehrlite LEURA, MT --
NMNH 117099-12 Dunite LEURA, MT --
NMNH 117099-2 Dunite LEURA, MT --
NMNH 117099-3 Dunite LEURA, MT --
NMNH 117100-6 Dunite GAMBIER, MT --
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