Congo - Goma - Virunga
Spending one day in the DRC / Congo. Driving through Goma, the city that was struck by a Volcano and rebuilt on black lava. Visiting the mountain Gorillas in the Virunga National Park.
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Mount Nyiragongo, Virunga National Park, DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo
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Nyiragongo Volcano, Virunga NP, DR Congo in 4K Ultra HD
Mount Nyiragongo is an active volcano in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Trekking to the crater rim (starting at 1,989m/6,525ft, reaching 3,470m/11,380ft) is about 5-6 hours, the hikers sleep in huts on the top and enjoy stunning night views of one of only several crater lakes in the world, this one being the largest.
Virunga National Park, in the eastern part of DR Congo, was the first Africa's national park, established in 1825, and UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.
Recorded January 2017 in 4K Ultra HD with Sony AX100.
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Virunga: UK oil firm accused of bribery in DR Congo national park
British oil company Soco International paid off an army officer accused of silencing critics of exploration in Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Park, an NGO alleges.
Global Witness published scans of four cheques totalling $15,600 (14,000 euros) allegedly issued by Soco's Congolese subsidiary to the major posted to the park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to many of the world's critically endangered mountain gorillas.
The British NGO also published what it said was a receipt for the cheques signed by the officer on May 15, 2014, along with another dated April 30, 2014, confirming he had received $26,650 (24,000 euros).
In a statement SOCO said they “strongly refute any suggestion that this funding was in any way improper or connected with alleged acts of intimidation or violence.“
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REOPENING VIRUNGA IN THE CONGO!
The DRC is real. I was excited to be in the 2nd group allowed back into Virunga National Park. This meant extra security, gorillas nearly unseen by outsiders, visits with lots of local kids, and a trip up to Nyrigongo Volcano, the biggest lava lake in the world. This rugged and beautiful country has so much potential for tourism and I look forward to coming back again in the future.
Street scenes of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
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The sights and sounds of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, during my trip there in June 2015.
Today, Goma is the gateway to the recently re-opened world heritage-listed Virunga National Park, and (still) hosts the world's largest UN peacekeeping mission. While enduring one of the most complex and protracted armed conflicts in history, the city was devastated in 2002 by the eruption of nearby Nyiragongo volcano. As shown in the video, residents are still breaking up the dried lava flows and using the rocks to build walls and houses.
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Mount Nyiragongo in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano with an elevation of 3,470 m in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift. It is located inside Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 20 km north of the town of Goma and Lake Kivu and just west of the border with Rwanda. The main crater is about two kilometres wide and usually contains a lava lake. The crater presently has two distinct cooled lava benches within the crater walls – one at about 3,175 m and a lower one at about 2,975 m. Nyiragongo's lava lake has at times been the most voluminous known lava lake in recent history. The depth of the lava lake varies considerably. A maximum elevation of the lava lake was recorded at about 3,250 m prior to the January 1977 eruption – a lake depth of about 600 m. A recent very low elevation of the lava lake was recorded at about 2,700 m. Nyiragongo and nearby Nyamuragira are together responsible for 40% of Africa's historical volcanic eruptions.
The volcano partly overlaps with two older volcanoes, Baratu and Shaheru, and is also surrounded by hundreds of small volcanic cinder cones from flank eruptions.
The lava emitted in eruptions at Nyiragongo is often unusually fluid. Nyiragongo's lavas are made of melilite nephelinite, an alkali-rich type of volcanic rock whose unusual chemical composition may be a factor in the unusual fluidity of the lavas there. Whereas most lava flows move rather slowly and rarely pose a danger to human life, Nyiragongo's lava flows may race downhill at up to 100 km/h. This is because of the extremely low silica content (the lava is mafic). Hawaiian volcanic eruptions are also characterized by lavas with low silica content, but the Hawaiian volcanoes are broad, shallow-sloped shield volcanoes in contrast to the steep-sided cone of Nyiragongo, and the silica content is high enough to slow most Hawaiian flows to walking pace.
Not much is known about how long the volcano has been erupting, but since 1882, it has erupted at least 34 times, including many periods where activity was continuous for years at a time, often in the form of a churning lava lake in the crater. The existence of the lava lake had been suspected for some time, but was not scientifically confirmed until 1948. At that time, it was measured at nearly 120,000 square metres. Subsequent expeditions showed that the lake fluctuated in size, depth, and temperature over time.
The lava lake activity continued through 2010. As of June 2010, the lake is mostly confined within a broad, steep-sided cinder cone on the crater floor, roughly 60 feet high by 600 feet wide.
Localized carbon dioxide toxicity, known locally as 'mazuku', has killed children even more recently. In locations where the gas seeps from the ground in relatively high levels, without the dispersing effects of wind, its effects can be deadly. On March 8, 2016, Goma Volcano Observatory discovered a new vent that opened in the northeast edge of the crater, following local reports of rumblings coming from the volcano. Some fear that this could lead to a flank eruption.
The volcano is monitored by a team of scientists at the Goma Volcanic Observatory. It is monitored 24/7 365 days a year with seismic data produced every four minutes and temperature data produced every ten minutes.
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Nyiragongo Volcano Trek - Virunga National Park - DR Congo
Nyiragongo is a beautiful stratovolcano that features the world’s largest lava lake. The volcano’s forested lower slopes are home to a variety of animals, including chimpanzees and monkeys. Nyiragongo’s summit rim is largely devoid of vegetation. From the rim, visitors can peer down into a churning lava lake and see and hear hot gases exploding up though a mosaic of molten lava. Although predictable and therefore safe for tourists, Nyiragongo is greatly feared during eruptions. Because of the low silica content of its lava, Nyiragongo’s lava flows are extremely fluid. During the 2002 eruption, some of Nyiragongo’s lava flows were clocked at 100 km/hr (62 mph) and reached all the way to Lake Kivu.
Treks to the summit of Nyiragongo volcano begin at the Kibati Virunga National Park patrol post. Park rangers lead all treks and porters are available for hire. The time required to reach the summit depends on the average fitness of each group, but typically takes 6 hours. Altitude sickness can be an issue for some because the climb begins at 1989m (6,525 ft) and ascends to 3470m (11,382ft) in a short time.
We do really recommend this hike to anyone. Nyiragongo is one of the most beautiful and odd places we have ever seen! Everything is well organised by the Virunga National Park. Helpful rangers and porters are there to assist you and to take care of your safety whole the time.
Nyiragongo Volcano in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mount Nyiragongo is a stratovolcano in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Great Rift Valley. It is located inside Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 20 km north of the town of Goma and Lake Kivu and just west of the border with Rwanda. The main crater is about two km wide and usually contains a lava lake. The crater presently has two distinct cooled lava benches within the crater walls - one at about 3175m (10,400 ft) and a lower one at about 2975 m (9800 ft). Nyiragongo's lava lake has at times been the most voluminous known lava lake in recent history. The depth of the lava lake varies considerably. A maximum elevation of the lava lake was recorded at about 3250 m (10,700 ft) prior to the January 1977 eruption - a lake depth of about 600 m (2000 ft). A recent very low elevation of the lava lake was recorded at about 2700 m (8800 ft). Nyiragongo and nearby Nyamuragira are together responsible for 40% of Africa's historical volcanic eruptions.
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Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo
Trip with three friends to the Democratic Republic of Congo to visit Virunga National Park. Observed majestic gorilla families, simulated a rescue with the Congohounds Special Anti-Poaching unit, and learned innumerable facts from the incredible service men and women protecting the park.
Mount Nyiragongo Volcano Hike, DRC
A weekend road-trip and hike from Uganda, through Rwanda, into the Democratic Republic of Congo, up Africa's most active volcano with the worlds largest lava lake, then back again.
Shot & edited by Rafe MacDonell & Jeff Neiman
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En République Démocratique du #Congo (#Goma), une poignée d’hommes lutte pour sauver le plus vieux parc naturel d’Afrique.
Depuis 20 ans, groupes rebelles, forces armées et réfugiés menacent ce sanctuaire de biodiversité situé en pleine zone de guerre. Les « Rangers des #Virunga » défendent au péril de leur vie cette réserve qui abrite les derniers gorilles des montagnes, mais aussi d’immenses gisements de minerais, de bois et de pétrole. Ils sont le dernier rempart entre la nature et la folie prédatrice des hommes.
Plongée au cœur d’un pays où la guerre des ressources naturelles a déjà fait des millions de victimes. Au Nord-Kivu, jamais les hommes n’ont eu tant besoin de la nature pour survivre, jamais la nature n’a eu tant besoin des hommes pour être protégée.
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FOCUS : As holiday destinations go, the Democratic Republic of Congo isn't currently top of that many tourist wish lists. But increased security is leading adventure seekers to change their minds and reconsider the natural beauty the DRC has to offer. Our reporters head to Mount Nyiaragongo, an active volcano that is increasingly open for business, inside the country's iconic Virunga national park.
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Nyiragongo Volcano by night in the DRC
The hypnotizing lava of Nyiragongo Volcano glowing in the night. Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
NYIRAGONGO VOLCANO Violent lava lake, Virunga Volcanoes, DR Congo
Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano with an elevation of 3,470 metres (11,380 ft)[2] in the Virunga Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift. It is located inside Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 20 km (12 mi) north of the town of Goma and Lake Kivu and just west of the border with Rwanda. The main crater is about two kilometres wide and usually contains a lava lake. The crater presently has two distinct cooled lava benches within the crater walls – one at about 3,175 m (10,417 ft) and a lower one at about 2,975 m (9,760 ft). Nyiragongo's lava lake has at times been the most voluminous known lava lake in recent history. The depth of the lava lake varies considerably. A maximum elevation of the lava lake was recorded at about 3,250 m (10,660 ft) prior to the January 1977 eruption – a lake depth of about 600 m (2,000 ft). A recent very low elevation of the lava lake was recorded at about 2,700 m (8,900 ft). Nyiragongo and nearby Nyamuragira are together responsible for 40% of Africa's historical volcanic eruptions.
Congo Virunga Park
Rangers in Congo’s Virunga National Park said Tuesday they had stopped tourists entering the Park as investigations into the kidnapping of two Britons there last week continue.
REPORTAGE PAVTOUR - Nyiragongo - Virunga National Park
Discover the most active volcano in Africa: the Nyiragongo volcano.
3500m high.
Located close to the town of Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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