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Congo Volcanoes Monitored via Satellite
January 25, 2010 | European Space Agency

After Mount Nyamulagira erupted on January 2, 2010, people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been concerned that the neighboring Nyiragongo volcano might erupt as well. Satellites have been monitoring the volcanoes, and have provided valuable information about lava flows, ground deformation and activity levels.


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