When local legend in Africa spoke of an exploding lake, western researchers scoffed. They were wrong—Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager talk about... Aug 08, 2013 — When local legend in Africa spoke of ...

In 1986, the people of Cameroon woke to an unthinkable nightmare. Lake Nyos, a seemingly calm body of water, had silently released a massive cloud of carbon dioxide, suffocating more than 1,700 people ...

Researchers involved in a unusual project to prevent natural disasters in two African lakes say the first few years of the attempt have gone well, but have not yet made things safe. The project aims ...

Lake Kivu is framed by imposing cliffs, nestled within a verdant valley straddling Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. On the lake, fishermen float out in small boats, singing to time their ...

Why it's incredible: The lake contains huge amounts of explosive carbon dioxide and methane. Lake Kivu is a giant body of water that is so saturated with carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane at its depths ...