Lake Monoun
Cameroon /
Ouest /
Foumbot /
World
/ Cameroon
/ Ouest
/ Foumbot
World / Cameroon / Ouest
lake, explosion site, interesting place
Lake Monoun is a lake in West Province, Cameroon, that lies in the Oku Volcanic Field 5.58°N 10.59°E. On August 15, 1984, the lake exploded in a limnic eruption, which resulted in the release of a large amount of carbon dioxide that killed 37 people. At first, the cause of the deaths was a mystery, and causes such as terrorism were suspected. Further investigation and a similar event two years later at Lake Nyos led to the currently accepted explanation.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Monoun
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Coordinates: 5°34'44"N 10°35'3"E
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