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Mount Nyiragongo (Congo) January 2002 - Wintle
1
Q
What Constructive landform does Nyiragongo have?
A
Kivu rift valley
2
Q
How many times did Nyiragongo erupt?
A
30 times
3
Q
How fast did the Nyiragongo lava flow travel?
A
90kph - 56mph
4
Q
How much of Goma got destroyed?
A
1/3 of Goma
5
Q
How many people were evacuated from Goma?
A
400,000 people
6
Q
What 5 features were destroyed in Goma?
A
International airport Commercial centre Water & power supply Medical facilities Shops/ businesses
7
Q
What other hazard did Nyiragongo eruption cause?
A
Several earthquakes - 5 Richter scale
8
Q
What were the 4 primary effects?
A
Lava flows
Ash clouds
Pyroclastic flow
Nuée ardente
9
Q
What were the 4 secondary effects?
A
Smoke in the air - respiratory problems
Fires - destruction
Global warming - heating the atmosphere
No electricity or water supply
10
Q
What was the magnitude/VEI of Nyiragongo?
A
VEI 1
11
Q
How many people died?
A
250 people
