Volcan Rumoka
| Rumoka | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation |
1,711 m (5,614 ft) |
| Coordinates | 1°35′S 29°07′E / 1.583°S 29.117°ECoordinates: 1°35′S 29°07′E / 1.583°S 29.117°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Cinder cone |
| Last eruption | january 14, 1977 |
Volcan Rumoka, also known as Rumoka and Le Rumoka, is a cinder cone volcano in Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly known as Zaire). The volcano is a minor satellite cone on the flanks of the massive shield volcano of Nyamuragira. It is located about 16 km (10 mi) south of Nyamuragira's caldera.
References
- "Nyamuragira - Synonyms and Subfeatures". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2007-04-03.
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