Volcanologists say they have observed a glow at the top of the Nyamulagira volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s been caused by a movement of lava at shallow depths towards the central crater of the Nyamulagira volcano, according to the latest data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nyamulagira’s last major eruption was in 2011 – its biggest eruption in 100 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is located right in the middle of Virunga national park, which is also home to endangered mountain gorillas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a fresh eruption happens, the lava would flow towards the park, the Goma Volcano Observatory warned on Monday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are currently no threats to the city of Goma, where around 670,000 people live according to UN estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But volcanic ash and strands of cooled lava could be blown by wind into inhabited areas, the observatory added in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We recommend that the people of Goma keep calm and go about their business freely,” it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents have been urged to wash vegetables and use stored water, while airlines have also been told to consider the wind direction when flying over the Virunga region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, tens of thousands of people were evacuated from the city of Goma after Mount Nyiragongo erupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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