If you imagine an eruption, you typically picture a volcano. But a rare "limnic eruption" can be equally as devastating to wildlife or people. What is a "limnic eruption"?

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A limnic eruption is a sudden release of gasses, usually CO₂, from a body of water. A limnic eruption occurred in 1986 when Lake Nyos in Cameroon emitted enough gas to suffocate more than 1500 people.

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A release of CO₂ gas from a lake

If you imagine an eruption, you typically picture a volcano. But a rare "limnic eruption" can be equally as devastating to wildlife or people. What is a "limnic eruption"?

Answer A release of CO₂ gas from a lake

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Answer A release of CO₂ gas from a lake