Proffessor Charles Balagizi, scientific director of the OVG, specified that "the eruption consists of an overflow of lava from its crater, these lavas flow on the northern, western and southwestern flanks."
He added that the latest satellite images show three lava flows forming, the most advanced having already traveled about 7 km.
"Since , around October 13, 2024 at around 22:00 local time, a glow has been observed at Nyamulagira, a consequence of this eruptive activity in the crater which is spreading on its flanks," said Professor Balagizi.
This eruption comes as OVG agents threaten to resume a total strike if the military governor of North Kivu does not respect the commitments made during a recent meeting. Some agents, who had agreed to provide a minimum service, express their concerns about the situation.
The population of Goma remains marked by the eruption of Nyiragongo in May 2021, which caused 32 deaths and destroyed several hundred homes. This eruption coincides with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, highlighting the urgency of proactive management of natural disasters in the region.
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