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Tarara Destination Guide
Delve into Tarara in Papua New Guinea
Tarara in the region of Bougainville is a city in Papua New Guinea - some 610 mi or ( 982 km ) North-East of Port Moresby , the country's capital .
Current time in Tarara is now 05:01 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Port Moresby " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Vito, Kopani, Kokopo, Siroi, and Natambasi. While being here, make sure to check out Vito . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tarara ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Bougainville Campaign
The Bougainville campaign (Operation Cherry Blossom) was fought by the Allies in the South Pacific during World War II to regain control of the island of Bougainville from the Japanese forces who had occupied it in 1942. During their occupation the Japanese constructed naval aircraft bases in the north, east, and south of the island; but none in the west. They developed a naval anchorage at Tonolei Harbor near Buin, their largest base, on the southern coastal plain of Bougainville.
Located at -6.13 155.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Invasion of Buka and Bougainville
Between 9 March and 5 April 1942 during World War II, forces of the Empire of Japan occupied the islands of Buka and Bougainville in the South Pacific. At that time these islands were part of the Australian-administered Territory of New Guinea. A small Australian infantry platoon of commandos, the 1st Independent Company, was located at Buka Airfield when the Japanese landed but did not contest the invasion.
Located at -6.13 155.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Billy Mitchell (volcano)
Billy Mitchell is a volcano located in the central part of the island of Bougainville, just northeast of the Bagana Volcano, in Papua New Guinea. It is a small pyroclastic shield truncated by a 2 km wide caldera filled by a crater lake. The last two major eruptions were more than 400 (in 1580 AD ± 20 years) and 900 years ago. They were among the largest Holocene eruptions in Papua New Guinea. Both were explosive eruptions with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of at least 5.
Located at -6.10 155.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Bagana
Bagana is an active volcano located in the central part of the island of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, the largest island of the Solomon group. It is the most active volcano in the country. Just northeast of Bagana is the volcano crater lake Billy Mitchell. Bagana is one of 17 post-Miocene strato volcanos on Bougainville. U.S. General Floyd L. Parks flew over the Solomon Islands on 27 October 1948 and witnessed the eruption of Bagana.
Located at -6.14 155.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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