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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 |
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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
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