Active volcanoes in Africa and the Red Sea: facts & information
WEBMap of East Africa showing some of the historically active volcanoes (red triangles) and the Afar Triangle (shaded, center) -- a so-called triple junction (or triple point), where three plates are pulling away from one another: the Arabian Plate, and the two parts of the African Plate (the Nubian and the Somalian) splitting along the East ...
Mount Nyiragongo just erupted—here's why it's one of Africa's …
WEBMay 24, 2021 · Mount Nyiragongo just erupted—here's why it's one of Africa's most dangerous volcanoes. Lava from the recent eruption stopped just short of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the...
Active Volcanoes of Africa - Wild Voyager
WEBAn amazing fusion of geological wonder and natural beauty can be found in Africa’s active volcanoes. Each volcano in Africa has a distinct narrative to tell, from the majestic peaks of Eastern Africa to the isolated landscapes of Northern, Western, and Southern Africa.
Volcanic activity and hazard in the East African Rift Zone
WEBNov 25, 2021 · New observations of volcanic and magmatic activity in Africa are changing our views of continental rifting and raising awareness of the associated hazards.
Volcano Watch — World's Coolest Lava is in Africa
WEBApr 17, 2003 · The Rift Valley, which extends 3,700 km (2,300 mi) from Mozambique through Ethiopia, is home to most of Africa's active volcanoes, but none other shares the unique properties of Ol Doinyo Lengai. During the last century, activity at Ol Doinyo Lengai has been concentrated in its summit crater, which is currently about 400 m (1,300 ft) across.
How dangerous is Africa ’ s explosive Lake Kivu? - Nature
WEBSep 23, 2021 · On 22 May, one of Africa’s most active volcanoes, Mount Nyiragongo, started spewing lava towards the crowded city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The eruption destroyed...
Mount Nyiragongo: DR Congo residents flee as volcano erupts - BBC
WEBMay 23, 2021 · Thousands of people fled their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the night after a large volcano erupted. As the sky turned red and rivers of lava streamed from Mount Nyiragongo ...
Nyamuragira - Wikipedia
WEBNyamuragira, also known as Nyamulagira, is an active shield volcano in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, situated about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Lake Kivu.
Mount Nyiragongo: Why DR Congo fears the explosive power of a lake - BBC
WEBScientists say underground magma has been flowing toward Lake Kivu since the deadly eruption of the nearby Mount Nyiragongo volcano on Saturday. An eruption from under the lake could trigger the...
Congo's Mount Nyiragongo Volcano Erupts, Sending Lava For Miles - NPR
WEBMay 23, 2021 · Mount Nyiragongo is considered one the most active volcanoes in the world. It has erupted dozens of times since 1882, and its steep sides mean that lava flows tend to be uniquely fast-moving....
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