On August 22, 1986, the villagers near Lake Nyos in Cameroon went to sleep, unaware of the silent disaster about to strike.

1.In 1986, a lake exploded. Lake Nyos in Cameroon released a sudden burst of CO2, suffocating 1,700 people and over 3,500 livestock. 2.Veterinarians sometimes give cows magnets to eat to collect the ...

In rare cases, the gasses can be deadly: A surge of carbon dioxide poured out of Africa’s volcanic Lake Nyos in 1986, sweeping a nearby village and suffocating hundreds of people and cattle.

First responders didn't know what was going on.” Such threats can occur naturally as well. In 1986, carbon dioxide that had accumulated under Lake Nyos in Cameroon escaped and rolled down a valley at ...

Bournemouth University’s Disaster Management Centre (BUDMC) has garnered decades of experience in education, research and professional practice. Founded in 2001 BUDMC provides world-class training and ...

The lake was always known for its pristine waters, but in 2013 scientists published research on the lake’s clarity, revealing that, like pure water, it had a visibility of between 70 and 80 ...

An overlooked jewel hugging its very own lake—Lake Lugano—the city has long been a haven for writers and artists drawn to its palm tree-lined beauty, Alpine foothills, warm summer weather ...

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As winter weather hits Texas, many school districts have opted to cancel classes Tuesday, and several have extended cancellations through Wednesday. Is your school closed today? Here's a list of ...

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