Incident Details
On November 20, Mount Ulawun erupted on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, covering the surrounding area in ash. Evacuation notices are in place. Ashfall is affecting air quality in the immediate vicinity. While the eruption is classified as “Moderate,” flights at Hoskins Airport have been canceled and the eruption has the potential to continue.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to monitor air quality alerts, comply with directives from local authorities, reconfirm air travel itineraries.
