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The Deadliest Lake (Classic)

The Deadliest Lake (Classic)

FromThe Atlas Obscura Podcast


The Deadliest Lake (Classic)

FromThe Atlas Obscura Podcast

ratings:
Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1986 an unknown natural disaster at Lake Nyos in Menchum, Cameroon left more than 1700 people dead in one night - and puzzled scientists. Listen to learn how they solved the mystery. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-nyos-the-deadliest-lake-in-the-world
Released:
Apr 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories.