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A volcano that erupted earlier this month experienced more activity over the weekend as scientists recorded dozens of earthquakes and tremors throughout a 24-hour period.
A week after its latest eruption, scientists have recorded 92 earthquakes and tremors at the volcano,CNNnoted.
Some of the quakes were felt at least 65 miles away in Kigali, the Rwandan capital.
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“The top that was frozen is now going down,” he told CNN. “It’s gently, not violently, going in. It’s nothing to worry about.”
Tedesco, who has studied Nyiragongo for over two decades, said he cannot rule out the possibility of another eruption in coming days, and urged caution for Goma residents looking to return home.
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An additionalBBCreport said scientists are worried about underground magma that has been moving toward Lake Kivu, located near Nyiragongo on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.
They believe a rare eruption could release a lethal cloud of gas that could threaten Goma’s population.
“There’s a magma under the ground here in town that could erupt at any moment apparently,” a resident told the outlet. “It’s quite scary.”
Scientists are unsure of the possibility such an event, but remain on alert.
“The best that anyone can do at the moment is be really cautious,” volcanologist Robin George Andrews told BBC. “I’m really glad to see that areas are being evacuated just in case the worst happens.”
source: people.com
