Nyiragongo volcano (DRCongo) activity update

Mon, 28 Jan 2013, 15:59

15:59 PM | BY: T

SO2 plume from Nyiragongo / Nyamuragira (NOAA)

A strong SO2 plume appears on today's NOAA satellite data image. The lava lake is still active, but the safety situation in the area is still critical and visits are currently not recommended.

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Mon, 17 Dec 2012, 10:48

Nyiragongo volcano (DRCongo) activity update

SO2 plume from Nyiragongo / Nyamuragira on 17 Dec (NOAA)

A strong SO2 plume is visible on the NOAA satellite image of 16 Dec. ... read all

Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 11:05

Nyiragongo volcano (DRCongo) activity update

SO2 plume from Nyiragongo / Nyamuragira on 22 Nov (NOAA)

A strong SO2 plume is visible on today's NOAA satellite image again. ... read all

Fri, 16 Nov 2012, 07:20

Nyiragongo volcano (DRCongo) activity update

SO2 plume from Nyiragongo / Nyamuragira on 14 Nov (NOAA)

A strong SO2 plume is visible on satellite images of today and yesterday. ... read all

Wed, 7 Nov 2012, 11:05

Nyiragongo volcano (DRCongo) activity update

SO2 plume from Nyiragongo / Nyamuragira on 6 Nov (NOAA)

Strong SO2 emissions appear on the latest NOOA satellite image. ... read all

Fri, 2 Nov 2012, 11:05

Nyiragongo volcano (DR Congo): exceptionally strong SO2 plume and ash emission

SO2 plume from Nyiragongo on 1 Nov (NOAA)

A strong SO2 plume is visible from Nyiragongo and the Goma Volcano Observatory has reported continuous ash emissions. This could suggest a new eruptive phase at the volcano has begun. ... read all

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