Nyamuragira
| Nyamuragira | |
|---|---|
Nyamuragira (left) and Nyiragongo (right). Vertical scale exaggerated (1.5×). | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) |
| Prominence | 784 m (2,572 ft) |
| Coordinates | 1°24′29″S 29°12′00″E / 1.408°S 29.2°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Parent range | Virunga Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | September 10, 2024 (Ongoing) |
Nyamuragira, also known as Nyamulagira, is an active shield volcano in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, situated about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Lake Kivu. The name is derived from Bantu languages in the region, Kuragira nyamu, meaning to herd animals; nyamu means animal or cows.
It has been described as Africa's most active volcano and has erupted over 40 times since 1885. As well as eruptions from the summit, there have been numerous eruptions from the flanks of the volcano, creating new smaller volcanoes that have lasted only for a short time (e.g. Murara from late 1976 to 1977).
Recent eruptions occurred on 2 January 2010, 8 November 2011 and 23 May 2021.