Nyiragongo is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of its particularly fast-moving lava, which can flow more than 60 miles per hour. During the 2002 eruption ...

At the base of the volcano sprawls the city of Goma ... Twice in recent years Nyiragongo's eruptions have sent molten rock flowing toward the city. In 1977 lava raced down the mountain at more ...

Residents pick up remains of their destroyed homes from the smouldering lava deposited by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano near Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 23 ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The Nyiragongo volcano saw its last major eruption in 2002. When it's not erupting, it's home to the world's largest lava lake. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook ...

Surface changes were key to understanding a major volcanic eruption in 2002. Mount Nyiragongo, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of Africa’s most active volcanoes. During an ...

Mount Nyiragongo, located in the Virunga Mountains ... Safety should always be one's concern, especially with an actively erupting volcano. If taking a tour, DO NOT go off without a guide.

Over 3,500 Congolese citizens flee to Rubavu, Rwanda, after the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in Goma, DR Congo. The 3,000m high volcano erupted in 1977, killing over 600 people. It also ...

as the African volcano Nyiragongo did in January, 2002. But most deaths resulted from secondary causes in the wake of an eruption—mudflows, tsunamis, and starvation. As the following historic ...