This episode explores the shocking 1986 Lake Nyos Disaster, when a sudden release of carbon dioxide from a volcanic lake in Cameroon silently killed over 1,700 people. After a quick introduction to the country’s geography and culture, the story shifts to the peaceful communities around the lake and the mysterious eruption that turned an ordinary night into a mass tragedy. It’s a strange and unforgettable true story that few have heard but everyone should know.

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