The only active volcano in Tanzania, Oldonyo Lengai erupted earlier this week. No injuries or deaths were reported. The mountain is sacred to the Maasai, who call it the "Mountain of God." It last erupted in 1983. It is believed that ash from earlier eruptions created the "shifting sands" located west of the mountain.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Oldonyo Lengai Erupts
The only active volcano in Tanzania, Oldonyo Lengai erupted earlier this week. No injuries or deaths were reported. The mountain is sacred to the Maasai, who call it the "Mountain of God." It last erupted in 1983. It is believed that ash from earlier eruptions created the "shifting sands" located west of the mountain.
