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Lake Nyos disaster

Natural

1986(1986-08-21)

1986 disaster in Cameroon due to a limnic eruption of Lake Nyos

Year

1986

Death Toll

2,000+

Location

Lake Nyos

Category

natural

Quick Facts

Year: 1986
Date: 1986-08-21
Location: Lake Nyos
Death Toll: 2,000+
Category: natural

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