Question: Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, which has erupted again on 22 May 2021, is located in which of the following country?
a) DR Congo
b) Philippines
c) Nigeria
d) Indonesia
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- On 22 May 2021, it was reported that Mount Nyiragongo an active stratovolcano In DR Congo was started erupting.
- Its Lava approached the Goma airport and moved towards the city centre of eastern Goma.
- It was later confirmed by the North Kivu province’s military governor that the eruption was at around 17:00 GMT.
- A highway to Beni was cut off by lava, and authorities urged residents from the city of Goma to evacuate.
- The lava ejected from the volcano causing thousands of people to leave their homes.
- The eruption resulted in at least 15 deaths, mostly caused by car crashes in the ensuing evacuation.
- The volcano’s deadliest eruption happened in 1977, when more than 600 people died.
- Mount Nyiragongo is one of the world’s more active volcanoes
Links:-
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/mass-evacuation-in-goma-city-of-democratic-republic-of-congo-after-nyiragongo-volcano-eruption-scare-2450149
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/thousands-evacuate-congo-s-goma-city-fearing-more-volcanic-activity-in-mount-nyiragongo-101622104923928.html