Satellite map of Lake Monoun
- In Cameroon
Map of Lake Monoun
Lake Monoun is a lake in West Province, Cameroon, that lies in the Oku Volcanic Field (5.58°N 10.59°E). On August 15, 1984, the lake exploded in a limnic eruption, which resulted in the release of a large amount of carbon dioxide that killed 37 people. At first, the cause of the deaths was a mystery, and causes such as terrorism were suspected.
Latitude: 5° 34' 59.99" N
Longitude: 10° 34' 59.99" E
Nearest city to this article: Foumbot
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