For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Flowing lava from the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, which occurred late on May 22 ...

Nyiragongo is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of its particularly fast-moving lava, which can flow more than 60 miles per hour. During the 2002 eruption ...

The 2002 eruption displaced over 400,000 people and caused widespread destruction. Visitors can reach Mount Nyiragongo via Goma, with guided treks available to the summit for a view of the lava lake.

Mount Nyiragongo can have lava flows of more than ... thousands of families were displaced and at least 250 people died. An earlier eruption in 2002 left 13% of the city covered in lava.

The area around Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines was still under evacuation orders from an eruption in December​.

Volcanoes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and volcanoes and featuring case studies from ...