By Grace Kuria
The Rwandan Environment Management Authority (REMA) Lake Kivu monitoring team, has concluded that there is no imminent risk of a gas explosion expected in Lake Kivu, following the eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano.
“Parameters revealed that the environment remained favorable for aquatic life after Nyiragongo eruption.” REMA’s Lake Kivu monitoring team stated.
This is after different measurements and evaluations carried out on the lake to assess the probable impact of the eruption on Lake Kivu.
“The lake continues to be stable as it has always been.” They added.
During the Nyiragongo eruption, concerns were raised on the impact the eruption would have on Lake Kivu.
The lava did not flow in the direction of the lake, and it gave the assurance that the effects of the eruption would not be substantial to the stability of the lake.
The seismic activities earthquakes epicenters have however caused the activation of existing fault that goes all the way to the shore of the lake.
