Study and Monitoring of the Virunga Volcanoes: Long-term Involvement of Belgium and Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg

Two of the most active African volcanoes, i.e., Nyiragongo and Nyamu­lagira, are located in the region of Goma (North Kivu, DR Congo). These volcanoes are of both scientific and societal importance, as they represent an ideal place to study vol­canism associated with extensional setting, while they seriously threaten a densely populated region of about one million inhabitants. Since 2006, Belgian and Luxembourgian scientists have developed scientific activities ranging from fundamental and applied research to local capacity building and knowledge transfer, and aim to respond as best and fully... Mehr ...