Mount Nyiragongo Erupts in Congo, Sending Thousands Across Rwanda Border
Mount Nyiragongo erupted near the eastern city of Goma, sending thousands of Congolese across the border with Rwanda.

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Burning lava from the spectacular eruption of Congo’s Mt. Nyiragongo breached the city limits of Goma, causing a mass evacuation reminiscent of the eruption of 2002 that left 120,000 people homeless and killed hundreds. By early Sunday, lava flows towards Goma had slowed, but a series of tremors rattled the city. Thousands have fled across the border with Rwanda.
🚨🚨Activité volcanique aux alentours de Goma: la MONUSCO fait des vols de reconnaissance.
— MONUSCO (@MONUSCO) May 22, 2021
La lave ne semble pas se diriger vers la ville de Goma. Nous restons en alerte. pic.twitter.com/JQmz7v16Ne
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