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treeseed commented on the word limnic eruption
A limnic eruption, also referred to as a lake overturn or exploding lake, is a rare type of natural disaster in which CO2 suddenly erupts from deep lake water, posing the threat of suffocating wildlife, livestock and humans.
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I can't help it...an exploding lake...what a concept.
February 11, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word limnic eruption
Seen also on Lake Nyos. Wikipedia article is very informative.
April 13, 2009