Lake Nyos Disaster: The 1986 Tragedy 🌊

In 1986, Cameroon’s Lake Nyos released deadly gases, killing 1,746 people, livestock, and wildlife in a silent catastrophe.

Lake Nyos Disaster: The 1986 Tragedy 🌊
Dr Ben Miles
14.0M views • Jun 26, 2025
Lake Nyos Disaster: The 1986 Tragedy 🌊

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In 1986, Cameroon, 1,746 people, over 3000 livestock, and countless wildlife were found dead as the area was shrouded with a suffocating silence ...
This is the true story behind the Lake Nyos Disaster

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