Volcano- Democratic Republic Of Congo, Mt. Nyiragongo

Question 1

When was it

Answer 1

2002

Question 2

Where is the volcano

Answer 2

African Rift Valley, constructive margin

Question 3

Give named places

Answer 3

Town of Goma, Lake Kivu, Congo, African Rift Valley

Question 4

Primary effects

Answer 4

Three rivers of lava destroy 80% of Goma, at least 14 villages destroyed after 6hrs, roads blocked by lava and jets can’t take off b/c covered runway and ash, 300k flee Goma and many leave to Rwanda and become poor refugees

Question 5

Secondary effects of eruption

Answer 5

Looting took place, 100 looters died of lava exploding petrol from petrol station they were looting, refugees in Rwanda forced to leave and threatened by gangs, refugees took water from Lake Kivu whick became acidis-poisoning the water and fish- as lava reached it, lake released methane suffocating people, Goma had been touristic and suffered downpour