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According to volcanologists, the people of Goma, are not directly threatened by the eruption of this volcano because the lava flows are directed towards the Virunga National Park (Virunga National Park).

However, had he added, people should be held in compliance with the rules of hygiene to protect against such volcanic ash released by the volcano.

During the last eruption of this volcano in January 2010, the lava had burned over 11 hectares of the forest of the Virunga Park, which extends over 790,000 ha. World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1979, the Virunga National Park is home to various species of mammals (hippos, gorillas ...), reptiles and birds.

The eruptions of Nyamulagira May 2004 and November 2006 had made the most active volcano in Africa.

Nyamulagira and Nyiragongo volcanoes are two of eight active volcanoes that make up the Virunga chain, located in the Virunga National Park in eastern DRC.

In January 2002, a lava flow of Nyiragongo volcano had destroyed 80% of the border city of Rwanda.

Nyamulagira volcano erupts at intervals of about 2 years in contrast to Nyiragongo is unpredictable.