The explosive release of carbon dioxide gas from Lakes Nyos and ­Monoun in Cameroon resulted in the loss of nearly 1,800 lives in the mid-1980s. As natural hazards, these exploding lakes were new to science, and studies soon revealed that without intervention the gas would accumulate in the lakes again and result in repeat disasters. The lecture will discuss the dynamics and dangers of these lakes and the steps taken for the risk reduction and prevention of further natural catastrophes.

Lecture and reception free and open to the public.