One night, thousands dead: Lake Nyos tragedy that killed 1,700...

One night, thousands dead: Lake Nyos tragedy that killed 1,700 people overnight in Cameroon

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In 1986, Lake Nyos in Cameroon experienced a devastating limnic eruption, releasing a massive carbon dioxide cloud that killed approximately 1,700 people and 3,500 animals. This rare phenomenon, caused by the sudden release of accumulated CO2, prompted scientific investigation and the implementation of degassing systems to prevent future disasters.

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