Lake Nyos in Cameroon released a massive cloud of carbon dioxide that suffocated over 1,700 people instantly. This video ...

Lake Nyos was the site of a catastrophic explosion that released deadly gases, killing thousands overnight. Discover the ...

Africa: In 1986, an explosion of carbon dioxide from Lake Nyos killed 1,700. The venting project has helped, but researchers believe more pipes are needed.

Lake Nyos was formed in a volcanic crater, which was producing CO 2. Usually, in volcanic lakes, the gas would be released as the water is disturbed and sloshes around.

Lake Nyos is what is known as a ‘crater lake’, one that is formed from the underground activities of nearby volcanoes. Lake Nyos itself was formed over five centuries ago.

A TRANQUIL lake in Cameroon turned blood red before it silently massacred every breathing being within 16 miles. Lake Nyos erupted a toxic gas cloud which suffocated thousands of people and ...

Lake Nyos was formed in a volcanic crater, which was producing CO 2. Usually, in volcanic lakes, the gas would be released as the water is disturbed and sloshes around.

On 21 August 1986, Lake Nyos emitted lethal gases (mainly carbon dioxide) that suffocated 1,746 people and around 8,300 livestock.It wasn't the first incident like this. Two years earlier, Lake ...

Twenty four years after, Lake Nyos is still around. On-the-spot, it presents an attraction of unparallel beauty. Yet; it is a disaster remembered as the killer lake.

Lake Nyos erupted a toxic gas cloud which suffocated thousands of people and animals that lived nearby. 6 On August 21, 1986, Lake Nyos turned red from its usual blue colour before releasing toxic ...