Case Study - Mount Nyiragongo in the DRC Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Mount Nyirangongo located?
A
The Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. Near to the border of Rwanda
2
Q
When did Mount Nyirangongo erupt
A
2002
3
Q
Where did the Lava flow into
A
City Goma - Damaged residential & commercial areas
Lake Kivu - damaged ecosystem
4
Q
Which Level did this eruption have on the VEI scale?
A
5
5
Q
What did Authorities do?
A
Labelled it as a ‘red alert’
evacuations
humanitarian aid sent
camps for the displaced
Long-term to rebuild
