34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

PNG-1 Rabaul Caldera - Historical and Prehistorical Volcanism
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Day 2 - Sunday 12th August 2012 - Rabaul
After breakfast visit Rapindik hot springs, view and climb Mt Tavurvur. Examine
1994 to 2009 deposits at base of Tavurvur. Take a short, but rough walk (30 mins)
around Rabalanakaia to view structures and intrusives in the caldera wall. After
lunch tour the Observatory followed by a tour of the Submarine Base to have a
view of the submerged Tavui Caldera. Explore war-time tunnels in raised limestone
of the caldera wall. Snorkel if is desired. Return to your hotel with time to freshen
up before dinner.
Overnight: Rabaul Hotel, Rabaul
Meals: B / L / D
Day 3 - Monday 13th August 2012 - Rabaul
After breakfast, travel to Vulcan where you will examine historical eruption deposits
from 1878 to 1994. After lunch, examine deposits from latest caldera forming
eruption at 4 localities on the south and south west of the caldera. Deposits such as
normal ignimbrite, fines depleted ignimbrite, and ignimbrite veneer deposit.
Return to your hotel with time to freshen up before dinner.
Overnight: Rabaul Hotel, Rabaul
Meals: B / L / D
Day 4 - Tuesday 14th August 2012 - Onward travel
Early check out and transfer to the airport. Own arrangements for your onward
flight.
Meals: B
Equipment Required: Select lightweight clothing, a shady hat, and footwear suitable for walking in
creeks. Any unnecessary baggage can be stored in Port Moresby until you return.
Before travelling see your medical practitioner for advice on protection from
malaria; most long-term residents do not take prophylactics but protection may be
recommended for short term visitors. Sun cream and umbrellas will be provided,
and insect repellent if needed.
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