Nyamuragira

 

Nyamuragira volcano, located within the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a remarkably active basaltic shield volcano. Characterized by its low, broad profile, Nyamuragira boasts a 2 x 2.3 km summit caldera and numerous flank fissures and cinder cones. This geological marvel stands as Africa’s most active volcano, having erupted over 40 times since 1885.

Location:	Democratic Republic of Congo
Coordinates:	-1.413812, 29.201043
Volcano Type:	Shield Volcano

 

Nyamuragira’s Location

 

Nyamuragira’s Latest Status

2024: Currently Active

 

Nyamuragira’s Eruptive History

Year	Overview
2023	Ongoing activity, possible small eruptions and changes to the lava lake within the crater.
2022	Ongoing activity, likely including small eruptions and possible lava lake fluctuations.
2021	Formation of a lava lake within the summit crater, ongoing fluctuations in lake level.
2014-2016	Persistent lava lake in the crater, with potential variations in its size and intensity.
2011-2012	Significant flank eruption, 400m lava fountain, creation of new cinder cones, extensive lava flows.
2010	Flank eruption, lava flows extending towards the Virunga National Park.
2006	Eruption reported, details may vary depending on the source.
2004	Eruption beginning in May, marked by an active lava lake in the caldera and a flank fissure eruption with lava flows.
2002	Major eruption causing lava flows, ash fall, and significant displacement of people.
2001	Eruption reported, likely with lava flows and ash emissions.
1998	Eruption reported, details may be limited.
1996	Eruption reported, details may be limited.
1994	Eruption reported, details may be limited.
1989 – 1993	Series of eruptions, potentially with variations in style and intensity.
1986	Major flank eruption, lava flows, and the formation of a lava lake.
1984	Flank eruption with significant lava flows.
1980 – 1982	Eruptive activity, likely including lava flows and potential ash emissions.
1976-1977	Creation of the Murara parasitic cone from a flank eruption, with lava flows and fountaining.
1938-1940	Major eruption with lava flows, draining of previous lava lake, and the formation of a new lava lake.

 

Nyamuragira Monitoring

For monitoring of this volcano, please refer to the Goma Volcano Observatory.

 

Nyamuragira Images