Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is inviting tourists on overnight treks to witness the latest lava eruptions from nearby Nyamulagira volcano.
Tourists to trek to see erupting DRC volcano —
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is inviting tourists on overnight treks to witness the latest lava eruptions from nearby Nyamulagira volcano.
Mount Nyamulagira is considered to be the most active volcano and is currently ejecting lava fountains as high as 300 meters in the air. The incandescent lava is currently flowing into uninhabited areas in the south of the park.
Tourists to trek to see erupting DRC volcano —
Mount Nyamulagira is considered to be the most active volcano and is currently ejecting lava fountains as high as 300 meters in the air. The incandescent lava is currently flowing into uninhabited areas in the south of the park.
A skyline photograph taken from a high vantage point shows the immense power of the Nyamulagira volcano.
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A skyline photograph taken from a high vantage point shows the immense power of the Nyamulagira volcano.
Some of the Virunga National Park team pose in front of the erupting volcano during a trek to the eruption site soon after it started on November 6.
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Some of the Virunga National Park team pose in front of the erupting volcano during a trek to the eruption site soon after it started on November 6.
The team trek to the northern side of the volcano where tourists will be able to watch as red hot lava is spewed out of the Earth from as close as 1.5km away.
Tourists to trek to see erupting DRC volcano —
The team trek to the northern side of the volcano where tourists will be able to watch as red hot lava is spewed out of the Earth from as close as 1.5km away.
Courtesy Cai Tjeenk Willink/Virunga National Park
A park ranger looks on as Mount Nyamulagira erupts in front of him.
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A park ranger looks on as Mount Nyamulagira erupts in front of him.
Park ranger Emmanuel stands in the closest area deemed safe by volcanologist Dario Tedesco.
Tourists to trek to see erupting DRC volcano —
Park ranger Emmanuel stands in the closest area deemed safe by volcanologist Dario Tedesco.
A close up shot of Mount Nyamulagira seemingly spewing small, weightless lava pebbles.
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A close up shot of Mount Nyamulagira seemingly spewing small, weightless lava pebbles.
The team from Virunga National Park set up a camp near the volcano.
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The team from Virunga National Park set up a camp near the volcano.
Virunga National Park ranger Romeo on his second trip to the eruption site.
Tourists to trek to see erupting DRC volcano —
Virunga National Park ranger Romeo on his second trip to the eruption site.