Plume from Nyiragongo

Nyiragongo Volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of Africa’s most active.
Plume from Nyiragongo
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Plume from Nyiragongo

One of Africa’s most active volcanoes vents a thick steam plume.

Published Aug 7, 2013

Atmosphere Volcanoes

Vigorous Plume from Nyiragongo Volcano
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Vigorous Plume from Nyiragongo Volcano

Satellites detect a plume from central Africa’s restless Nyiragongo Volcano.

Published Jul 5, 2012

Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Volcanic Activity at Nyiragongo
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Volcanic Activity at Nyiragongo

Acquired August 3, 2010, this natural-color image shows a plume from Nyiragongo Volcano.

Published Aug 12, 2010

Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Plume from Nyiragongo
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Plume from Nyiragongo

A blue-tinged pall completely obscures Nyiragongo Volcano in the Congo.

Published Jul 28, 2010

Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Plume from Nyiragongo
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Plume from Nyiragongo

A lava lake persists in the caldera of Nyiragongo Volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Published Jun 2, 2010

Land Volcanoes

Plume from Nyiragongo
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Plume from Nyiragongo

Acquired July 28, 2009, this true-color image provides a relatively clear view of the summit of Nyiragongo Volcano as it releases a faint plume.

Published Jul 29, 2009

Atmosphere Land Volcanoes

Plume from Nyiragongo
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Plume from Nyiragongo

This true-color image shows a blue-gray plume blowing away from the bare-rock summit of Nyiragongo Volcano and toward the west-southwest on June 27, 2009.

Published Jul 22, 2009

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