LDC Volcano (Nyiragongo, Congo) Flashcards
1
Q
Where
A
Nyiragongo, Democratic republic of Congo
2
Q
When
A
17th January 2002
3
Q
What plates
A
Plates along the East African rift valley
4
Q
Lava movement
A
Split southward a into 3 streams travelling at 60kph and split town in half
Flowed across the runway at Goma airport
5
Q
Destroyed
A
Power plant Airport Hines Roads Water pipes Fuel stores
6
Q
Killed
A
45 people
7
Q
Secondary effects
A
1/2 million people fled to Goma and slept on the streets of Gisenyi but many returned within the week in hope of receiving aid
8
Q
Disease
A
Cholera spread because of overpopulation
9
Q
Aid
A
Christian aid +Oxfam
Food, blankets and medicine
