About 47 people were killed
The 2002 eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo resulted in approximately 147 injuries. The eruption caused significant destruction in the nearby city of Goma, leading to the displacement of thousands of residents. While the exact number of casualties varies in reports, the impact on the local population was severe, with many facing health and safety challenges in the aftermath.
The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in 2002 lasted for about two weeks, beginning on January 17 and ending on January 22. The eruption was marked by the rapid flow of lava that destroyed parts of the nearby city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It resulted in significant displacement of residents and considerable damage to infrastructure.
There were about 20,000 people left homeless after the eruption of Mount Etna in 1992. Many villages were destroyed and homes were buried under lava and ash. Emergency shelters were set up to accommodate those who lost their homes.
Yes, the authorities had issued warnings and evacuated areas at risk prior to the eruption in 2002. However, there were still challenges in managing the situation due to the unpredictable nature of volcanic events.
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Mount Nyiragongo is a volcano located in the African nation the Democratic Republic of Congo. It exploded in 2002 as a result of the tectonic spreading of the Kivu rift.
The 2002 eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo resulted in approximately 147 injuries. The eruption caused significant destruction in the nearby city of Goma, leading to the displacement of thousands of residents. While the exact number of casualties varies in reports, the impact on the local population was severe, with many facing health and safety challenges in the aftermath.
Mount Nyiragongo erupted on the 21 January 2002 in the Democratic republic of Congo.
The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in 2002 lasted for about two weeks, beginning on January 17 and ending on January 22. The eruption was marked by the rapid flow of lava that destroyed parts of the nearby city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It resulted in significant displacement of residents and considerable damage to infrastructure.
The cast of Congo - 2002 includes: John Lynch as Narrator
There were about 20,000 people left homeless after the eruption of Mount Etna in 1992. Many villages were destroyed and homes were buried under lava and ash. Emergency shelters were set up to accommodate those who lost their homes.
Yes, the authorities had issued warnings and evacuated areas at risk prior to the eruption in 2002. However, there were still challenges in managing the situation due to the unpredictable nature of volcanic events.
Frontline World - 2002 Congo Hope on the Ballot was released on: USA: 15 November 2006
Now with Bill Moyers - 2002 Caring About Congo was released on: USA: 12 February 2010
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Best Place to Watch a Volcano - 2002 TV was released on: USA: 9 June 2002
Molten Paradise Kilauea Volcano - 2002 TV was released on: USA: 6 October 2002