The Nyiragongo Volcano Disaster 2002

In January of 2002 there was a major eruption of Nyiragongo Volcano.

Use the following links to find out more about this eruption and come to class prepared to discuss the events following the eruption from a scientific and a social aspect. Find other links on the internet that give other information about the eruption (bring these links to class to share with other students). Use the list of compiled attributes to guide yourself when you work through your description.

http://www.volcanolive.com/nyiragongo.html

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/africa/nyiragongo.html

http://www.volcanolive.com/fatalities.html

http://www.volcanolive.com/evacuations.html

http://www.volcanolive.com/news15.html

http://www.volcanolive.com/volcanolive.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/graphic/0,5812,635539,00.html

http://www.volcano.si.edu/gvp/usgs/maps/congo.gif