Mt Nyriangongo Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the nyriagongo
A
West branch of the Great African Rift Valley
2
Q
What type of eruption is the DR Congo
A
Basaltic, this meaning lava is fast flowing because of low silica content
3
Q
Why were people at risk of the eruption
A
500,000 lived at the foot of the volcano for fertile land and extended growing season
Carbon Dioxide emissions also presented a threat from volcano
4
Q
Why did the eruption occur
A
Months of increased seismic activity and steam/gas eruptions, lead to a 13km fissure opening
5
Q
What were the impacts of the eruption
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- lake Kivu contaminated poised drinking water
- lava flow destroyed 1/3 of Goma
- 147 people died
- airport and aviation fuel stores damaged
6
Q
Responses to the eruption
A
- red alert issued for Goma and the surrounding area, allowed evacuation to take place and low death count
- UN provided aid 2 days after event
7
Q
Long term response
A
- estimated cost the UN 15million
- high cost of rebuilding, lava took a long time to cool
- observatory to monitor volcano
