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Why Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption is the most dangerous in Africa

Mount Nyiragongo erupted on Saturday, May 22, Forcing residents around the area to move to safer grounds in the West of the town and Rwanda. [Courtesy]

Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption is one of the most dangerous in Africa and a nightmare in waiting for those in DRC and parts of Rwanda, experts say.

This is because the lava excreted from the volcano (Mount Nyiragongo) lacks silica, a key component of volcanic lava.

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