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2021 Mount Nyiragongo eruption
2021 eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On 22 May 2021, Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began erupting. As of 25 May, 32 people died as a result of the eruption and 1,000 homes were destroyed.
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Volcano | Mount Nyiragongo |
Start date | 22 May 2021 |
End date | 22 August 2021 |
Type | Effusive |
Location | Democratic Republic of the Congo 1°31′09″S 29°15′15″E |
Impact | 32 dead 1,000 homes destroyed |
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