Nyiragongo Case Study Quiz

Where is Mount Nyiragongo located?

• North of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

• South of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

• West of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

• East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

What type of volcano is Mount Nyiragongo?

• Cinder cone volcano

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Lava dome volcano

What is the primary cause of the non-explosive eruptions at Nyiragongo?

• High gas pressure

• Presence of a caldera

• High silica content in lava

• Basaltic lava with low viscosity

What was a primary impact of the 2002 Nyiragongo eruption?

• Formation of a new crater

• Creation of a new island

• Increase in tourism

• Destruction of 12,500 homes

What was a secondary impact of the 2002 Nyiragongo eruption?

• Acid rain damaging farmland

• Formation of a new lava lake

• Discovery of new mineral deposits

• Immediate evacuation of all residents

How many people were evacuated during the 2002 eruption?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 200,000

• 400,000

Which organization sent water-cleansing equipment to the affected area?

• World Bank

• UNICEF

• Red Cross

• UK Oxfam

What is one method used to predict future eruptions of Nyiragongo?

• Using satellite imagery

• Monitoring animal behavior

• Studying historical records

• Measuring carbon dioxide emissions

What is the role of The Observatoire Volcanologique de Goma?

• Monitoring the volcano

• Conducting geological surveys

• Providing tourism information

• Managing local wildlife

What was a major challenge during the evacuation process in 2002?

• Lack of transportation

• Communication breakdown

• People heading towards the volcano

• Heavy rainfall