Matupi is one of the vents of Rabaul.

Otherwise known as Tavurvur.

The volcano was very active in the 20th century.

A cave in the summit crater is lined with beautiful sulphate crystals.

The volcano is shown on the 25¢ stamp on the first day cover, issued July 8th, 1970, below.


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