Deadly Gas Flow Adds to a Lake's List of Perils

Deadly Gas Flow Adds to a Lake's List of Perils
by Josh Kron
November 5, 2009
New York Times

The city of Goma, Congo and the area around it is filled with dangerous zones such as volcanic eruptions and famine. But recently, scientists have discovered large quantities of methane and carbon dioxide under the surface and on the shores of Lake Kivu. The origin of the gas is most likely from the volcanic lava that flowed into the lake after eruptions. In 2009, 14 bodies have been reported to be found in the lake, death probably a cause of the toxic chemicals.