1986 disaster in Cameroon due to a limnic eruption of Lake Nyos. It took place on 21 August 1986 in what is now Cameroon. The setting was Lake Nyos. Its causes included limnic eruption, landslide and volcanic eruption. It led to carbon dioxide and outgassing. About 1,746 people died.
Before and after
- 22 June 1986Maradona's two goals against England
- 1 July 1986Birth of Agnez Mo
- July 1986The Sanxingdui bronze pits are found
- 2 July 1986Birth of Lindsay Lohan
- 21 August 1986Lake Nyos disaster
- 21 August 1986Birth of Usain Bolt
- 27 August 1986Birth of Sebastian Kurz
- 12 September 1986Birth of Emmy Rossum
- 9 October 1986Founding of Fox Broadcasting Company
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