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Where did the bizarre natural disaster occur?
Northwest Cameroon
What is the name of the deadly lake in Cameroon?
Lake Nyos
What caused the deadly devastation around Lake Nyos?
Release of carbon dioxide and other gases from an active magma chamber
What is the geological reason for the lake's deadly potential?
An active magma chamber releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the bedrock
What is the deadly potential of Lake Nyos attributed to?
Thermally stratified water with layers of warm, less dense water near the surface and colder, denser water near the bottom allowing the carbon dioxide gas to accumulate
Test your knowledge about the devastating natural disaster that occurred in Cameroon in 1986. Explore the causes, impact, and aftermath of this tragic event in African history.
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