Volcanic case Studies ( Nyiragongo, Ontake)
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When was Nyiragongo?
2002
How did they prepare for Nyiragongo?
Evacuation, Information and training
What was put in place for monitoring in Nyiragongo?
The Goma Volcano Observatory (GVO)
How much Lava was released in Nyiragongo?
25 million cubic metres
How many people in Nyiragongo were evacuated?
400,000 people
Detail the Lava type. (Nyiragongo)
Highly fluid, basaltic
When was Ontake?
2014
How did they prepare for Ontake?
Communication, reinforcement of infrastructure
Why was prediction difficult for Ontake?
There were no signs of eruption
How many died due to Ontake?
57
Which people made up the majority of deaths?
Tourists at the summit, 31 people dead
Detail the main effect (Ontake)
Heavy, toxic volcano ash covered 3km of the mountainside.
What was the volcano explosivity index and what was the volcano type? (Ontake)
Index 3, Stratovolcano
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