Nyiragongo Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Nyiragongo eruption?
A
2002
2
Q
Where is Mt Nyiragongo
A
DR congo
3
Q
How many died in 2002 eruption?
A
147 people
4
Q
How many people evacuated, and why?
A
400,000 as the UN predicted, an eruption, but not everyone was evacuated because of the poor infrastructure
5
Q
What were the responses to the Nyiragongo eruption?
A
220 tonnes of aid in form of food and water sent by UN but distribution was hard because of poor infrastructure
6
Q
What were some secondary impacts of the eruption?
A
Disease outbreaks and homelessness
7
Q
What were some of the environmental impacts of the eruption?
A
• Acid rain
• Fumes and gases released - greenhouse effect enhanced
• Roads covered in remains of lava flow
