Mount Victory (Papua New Guinea)
| Victory | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,891 m (6,204 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,851 m (6,073 ft) |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Geography | |
| Location | Papua New Guinea, New Guinea island |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1890 to 1935 ± 5 years |
Mount Victory is an active volcano on the north east coast of Oro Province, Papua New Guinea with an approximate height of 1,884 metres (6,181 ft) to 1,891 metres (6,204 ft). It is bounded by the Ajova River.
The mountain is a major andesite volcano, with the magma known for its high levels of Nickel and Chromium. Captain John Moresby named the mountain after HMS Victory. The volcano was used as a beacon by ships, due to the red crater glow. It last erupted in 1935.
Hydrographers Range, Mount Lamington, and Mount Trafalgar are three other large Quaternary stratovolcanoes in south-eastern New Guinea.