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Lake Nyos - The Deadliest Lake

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Degasing of Lake Neos

C o two is a gas that builds up in the bottom of lake neos. Scientists have been able to remove it by using pipes inside the lake. The system has worked for 20 years and keeps c o two at a safe level. George kling sees this intervention as an example of how science and engineering can help people around the world.

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