Natural Hazards and Disasters: Fogo Eruption Update

Wednesday 3 December 2014

Fogo Eruption Update

50 homes, roads, a school, tanks, pens, farm land and agricultural support facilities have been destroyed in the village of Portela by lava flows from Fogo. No fatalities have been reported since evacuation has already taken place since the eruption began.

The eruption is currently ongoing and on 3^rd December the lava flow has slowed down and is travelling at 1 meter per hour. Attention has now turned towards the lava flow which is travelling towards the village of Bangaeira. If the lava flow continues and gains speed while travelling downhill, it is feared that the city of Grass will be on its path.

Relief efforts are currently ongoing and victims of the eruption are being provided with aid.