Nyirangongo Case Study

Question 1

What were the volcanic events?

Answer 1

1. Volcano erupted 17 January 2002.
2. Ash plumes of 6o m high and lava flows.
3. 3m of ash covered village.

Question 2

Impacts included…

Answer 2

1. 100 deaths

2. 20% of homes were destroyed.

Question 3

Management strategies were?

Answer 3

1. Internatinal funding of the volcanic observatory to monitor activity.
2. Team of scientist go on expeditions to volcano summit.
3. Fractures, temperature and gases are measured.
4. children are taught about the volcano as they are KEY AGENTS OF CHANGE, pass on information to children.