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1
Q

Where

A

Nyiragongo, Democratic republic of Congo

2
Q

When

A

17th January 2002

3
Q

What plates

A

Plates along the East African rift valley

4
Q

Lava movement

A

Split southward a into 3 streams travelling at 60kph and split town in half
Flowed across the runway at Goma airport

5
Q

Destroyed

A
Power plant
Airport
Hines
Roads
Water pipes
Fuel stores
6
Q

Killed

A

45 people

7
Q

Secondary effects

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1/2 million people fled to Goma and slept on the streets of Gisenyi but many returned within the week in hope of receiving aid

8
Q

Disease

A

Cholera spread because of overpopulation

9
Q

Aid

A

Christian aid +Oxfam

Food, blankets and medicine

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