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Cameroon recalls the 1986 Lake Nyos disaster

The headline concerns the 1986 Lake Nyos disaster in Cameroon, an event described as an invisible avalanche.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 22, 2026, 4:38 PM UTC.

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It highlights the continuing public-safety significance of a major historical natural disaster.

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Cameroon: 'An Invisible Avalanche' - What Happened in Cameroon's 1986 Lake Nyos Disaster? ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

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