The Lake Nyos Disaster: A Natural Time Bomb
Channel: Video Nation SG
Date: 2024-04-07

In 1986, Lake Nyos, Cameroon, became a deadly time bomb. A sudden release of carbon dioxide, trapped from volcanic activity, suffocated over 1700 people and countless animals in minutes. This tragic natural disaster, a limnic eruption, highlighted the potential perils of geologically active lakebeds. Lake Nyos remains a silent reminder of nature's unpredictable power. #shorts #facts #knowledge ##Cameroon #NaturalDisasters