January 13th, 2007 @ 2:30 pm
Limnic eruption
what is a limnic eruption you say ?
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Limnic eruption - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. Such an eruption may also cause tsunamis in the lake as the rising CO2 displaces water. Scientists believe landslides, volcanic activity, or explosions can trigger such an eruption. Some features of limnically active lakes include:
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