Volcan Rumoka, also known as Rumoka and Le Rumoka, is a cinder cone volcano in the Virunga Mountains in Nord Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly known as Zaire).[1] 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.

Rumoka
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Highest point
Elevation1,711 m (5,614 ft)
Coordinates1°35′S 29°07′E / 1.583°S 29.117°E / -1.583; 29.117
Geography
LocationNord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Geology
Mountain typeCinder cone
Last eruption1912-13

Rumoka last erupted between 1912 and 1913. In December 1912, lava began to flow from the volcano, continuing until March 1913.[1] In February 1913, Nyamuragira also erupted, prompting speculation that the two were affecting one another in some manner.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. (1980). Natural Wonders of the World. United States of America: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. pp. 327. ISBN 0-89577-087-3.
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