Volcano Erupting in the Congo

Nyamuragira Volcano in East Africa began erupting earlier this month in what could be the Congo's biggest volcanic eruption in a century. The volcano erupts once every two years, but volcanologists say this is the most active they've ever seen Nyamuragira. It is spurting lava up to a thousand feet in the air, but poses no immediate threat to Virunga National Park. In fact, park officials say the volcano could actually spark an increase in tourism.

Nyamuragira is located in eastern Congo, north of Goma.