KADOVAR volcano in East Sepik has erupted and is acting in an unusual way, reports the volcanic observatory.

Nearby Biem volcano is inactive and Manam in Madang is normal as usual, says the Rabaul Volcanic Observatory (RVO).

The observatory’s principal geodetic surveyor, Steve Saunders said there are speculations of further volcanic activities along the Schouten Islands off the coast of East Sepik Province.

The Schouten Islands are a group of six small volcanic islands, including Bam, also known as Biem Island, Blup Blup or Rup Rup, Kadovar, Koil, Vokeo and Wei also known as Vial Island.

“Wei, Koil and Vokeo can be classed as extinct,” Mr Saunders said in a RVO update.

He confirmed Biem was inactive while Manam in Madang is displaying its normal almost sub-continuous activity as it has for years.

“There is no likelihood of related and regenerating volcanic activities from nearby volcanic islands since the eruption of Kadovar.

“We have confirmation from Biem that no volcanic activity has occurred.

“The volcanoes are fed by their own magma systems, which are not linked in any way.

“The eruption of one will not cause activity of another,” Mr Saunders said.

He said Manam was continuing its activity.

“It has displayed red glow and minor activity periodically for the last few years and there is no link to Kadovar.”