Stay Out Of Lakes Near Hot Volcanoes
How can we best describe a lake located in a hot environment, especially those near volcanoes that never cools down? Well, think of it as a shaken soda can ready to pop. Below the ground, the magma is probably putting carbon dioxide into the bottom of the body of water where there is plenty of pressure. It is hot all the time, so the lake does not mix and the gas does not get any release. However, a disturbance in the form of an earthquake or heavy rainfall can lead to a limnic eruption! When this happens, water will burst out and harmful carbon dioxide will erupt. Degassing lakes like these are very important.
Stay Out Of Lakes Near Hot Volcanoes
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