Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts

Plumes of water vapor, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, fluorine, and chlorine gas escape from Africa’s Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo Volcanoes.
Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts
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Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts

Lava lakes and gas plumes near Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Published Jul 2, 2014

Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo Venting Gas
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Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo Venting Gas

Sibling African volcanoes vent volcanic gases over the Congolese rainforest.

Published Jan 31, 2014

Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo Volcanoes
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Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo Volcanoes

These African volcanoes are among the most active on Earth.

Published Aug 1, 2013

Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Journey from the Center of the Earth
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Journey from the Center of the Earth

A volcanic plume rises from magma within Nyamuragira Volcano, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Published Jul 18, 2013

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Lava Flow near Nyamuragira Volcano
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Lava Flow near Nyamuragira Volcano

Satellite views show exposed lava and hot spots in Congo.

Published Jan 5, 2012

Image of the Day Land Volcanoes

Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts
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Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts

Nyamuragira volcano began spouting lava into the skies above Congo in November 2011, sending up spectacular water vapor clouds as well.

Published Nov 17, 2011

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Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts
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Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts

A river of red and black lava marks the site of Nyamurigira’s latest eruption.

Published Nov 16, 2011

Heat Land Volcanoes

Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts
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Nyamuragira Volcano Erupts

Published Aug 8, 2002

Volcanoes