In August 1986, a quiet volcanic lake in Cameroon suddenly released a massive cloud of carbon dioxide that silently swept through nearby villages. More than 1,700 people and thousands of animals died overnight in one of the strangest natural disasters ever recorded. In this episode, we explore how a peaceful lake became a deadly natural trap, how scientists uncovered the cause, and how engineers worked to prevent it from ever happening again.

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