Invisible Gas From POND Killed 1,700 People in Minutes! Lake Nyos Incident #shorts

Episode Title: Invisible Gas From POND Killed 1,700 People in Minutes! Lake Nyos Incident #shorts
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Description: A quiet lake in Cameroon, Africa, suddenly turned dangerous. Lake Nyos is a deep crater lake, formed by a volcanic eruption long ago. Beneath its waters, carbon dioxide (CO₂) from underground volcanic activity slowly built up over time. Normally, the gas stays trapped under pressure at the lake’s bottom. On August 21, 1986, something disturbed the water — possibly a landslide or small eruption. The trapped gas suddenly escaped in a massive cloud. The CO₂, which is heavier than air, rolled down into nearby valleys. People and animals in its path couldn’t breathe. The gas spread silently and invisibly, affecting over 1,700 people and thousands of animals within minutes. Many were found exactly where they had been — in bed, on the road, or working — with no signs of struggle. Survivors only lived if they were on higher ground. After the disaster, scientists studied the lake to prevent it from happening again. They placed pipes to slowly release the gas in a controlled way. The Lake Nyos incident remains one of the most tragic natural disasters caused by a lake, and a reminder of the hidden dangers beneath calm waters. Subscribe for more educational content and unlock knowledge every day with FactTechz!


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