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Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-in
| Title |
Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
Zoom in to Bamenjing Reservoir, Cameroon, Africa. |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-in
| Title |
Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
Zoom in to Bamenjing Reservoir, Cameroon, Africa. |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-in
| Title |
Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
Zoom in to Bamenjing Reservoir, Cameroon, Africa. |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-in
| Title |
Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
Zoom in to Lake Mbakaou, Cameroon, Africa. |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-in
| Title |
Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
Zoom in to Lake Mbakaou, Cameroon, Africa. |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-out
| Title |
Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Lake Mbakaou, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2335.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-out
| Title |
Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Lake Mbakaou, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2335.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-out
| Title |
Lac de Mbakaou Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Lake Mbakaou, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2335.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Lake Nyos Zoom-in
| Title |
Lake Nyos Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
On August 21, 1986 (2 years after the gas explosion of Lake Monoun -- see animation #2346 for more details) Lake Nyos in Cameroon, Africa also exploded. The resulting gas emissions killed over 1700 people and livestock in neighboring villages. The deadly effects were seen as far as 25 kilometers away. |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Nyos Zoom-in
| Title |
Lake Nyos Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
On August 21, 1986 (2 years after the gas explosion of Lake Monoun -- see animation #2346 for more details) Lake Nyos in Cameroon, Africa also exploded. The resulting gas emissions killed over 1700 people and livestock in neighboring villages. The deadly effects were seen as far as 25 kilometers away. |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Nyos Zoom-out
| Title |
Lake Nyos Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Lake Nyos, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2348.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Nyos Zoom-out
| Title |
Lake Nyos Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Lake Nyos, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2348.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-out
| Title |
Bamenjing Reservoir Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Bamenjing, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2337.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Moving from Lac de Mbakaou t
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| Title |
Moving from Lac de Mbakaou to Bemanjing Reservoir |
| Abstract |
Fly over of 3D terrain from Lake Mbakaou, Cameroon, Africa to Bamenjing Reservoir. |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Moving from Lac de Mbakaou t
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| Title |
Moving from Lac de Mbakaou to Bemanjing Reservoir |
| Abstract |
Fly over of 3D terrain from Lake Mbakaou, Cameroon, Africa to Bamenjing Reservoir. |
| Completed |
2002-01-04 |
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Moving from Lake Monoun to L
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| Title |
Moving from Lake Monoun to Lake Nyos |
| Abstract |
Lake Monoun and Lake Nyos are known as the killer lakes of Cameroon, Africa. In 1984 Lake Monoun exploded, emitting a deadly gas. Following almost exactly two years later in the wake of this natural disaster a similar explosion happened at Lake Nyos, although this time the death toll was much higher (over 1700 people and livestock). Combined, the gas emissions from these lakes killed over 1800 people and livestock in neighboring villages. |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Moving from Lake Monoun to L
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| Title |
Moving from Lake Monoun to Lake Nyos |
| Abstract |
Lake Monoun and Lake Nyos are known as the killer lakes of Cameroon, Africa. In 1984 Lake Monoun exploded, emitting a deadly gas. Following almost exactly two years later in the wake of this natural disaster a similar explosion happened at Lake Nyos, although this time the death toll was much higher (over 1700 people and livestock). Combined, the gas emissions from these lakes killed over 1800 people and livestock in neighboring villages. |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Moving from Lake Monoun to L
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| Title |
Moving from Lake Monoun to Lake Nyos |
| Abstract |
Lake Monoun and Lake Nyos are known as the killer lakes of Cameroon, Africa. In 1984 Lake Monoun exploded, emitting a deadly gas. Following almost exactly two years later in the wake of this natural disaster a similar explosion happened at Lake Nyos, although this time the death toll was much higher (over 1700 people and livestock). Combined, the gas emissions from these lakes killed over 1800 people and livestock in neighboring villages. |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Chad 2001
| Title |
Lake Chad 2001 |
| Abstract |
Sweep of Lake Chad, February 2001. Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Lake Chad 2001
| Title |
Lake Chad 2001 |
| Abstract |
Sweep of Lake Chad, February 2001. Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Moving from Bamenjing Reserv
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| Title |
Moving from Bamenjing Reservoir to Lac de Mbakaou |
| Abstract |
3D terrain fly over starting at Bamenjing Reservoir, Cameroon, Africa going to Lake Mbakaou. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2339.) |
| Completed |
2001-01-04 |
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Lake Monoun Zoom-out
| Title |
Lake Monoun Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Lake Monoun, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2346.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Monoun Zoom-out
| Title |
Lake Monoun Zoom-out |
| Abstract |
Zoom out from Lake Monoun, Cameroon, Africa to a global view of the African continent. (This animation is a reverse treatment of animation #2346.) |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Chad Evaporation 1973 t
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| Title |
Lake Chad Evaporation 1973 to 1987 |
| Abstract |
Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Lake Chad Evaporation 1973 t
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| Title |
Lake Chad Evaporation 1973 to 1987 |
| Abstract |
Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Lake Chad Evaporation 1973 t
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| Title |
Lake Chad Evaporation 1973 to 1987 |
| Abstract |
Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Lake Chad Evaporation 1963 t
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| Title |
Lake Chad Evaporation 1963 to 1997 |
| Abstract |
Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Lake Chad Evaporation 1963 t
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| Title |
Lake Chad Evaporation 1963 to 1997 |
| Abstract |
Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Lake Chad Evaporation 1963 t
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| Title |
Lake Chad Evaporation 1963 to 1997 |
| Abstract |
Located on the edge of the Sahara and bordering four countries--Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger--the immense area of this land locked lake has nearly disappeared in recent years. Persistent drought has caused the lake to drop from its former sixth place position in the list of world's largest lakes, it is now one tenth its former size. The basin of the lake is not naturally deep, so the surface area of the lake tended to spread out, keeping the total depth to little more 23 feet (7 meters). In recent years, rainfall patterns have begun to change, and tributaries to Lake Chad have not been refilling the basin as rapidly as they used to. The lush, productive flora and fauna fed by the wetlands of the shallow lake have suffered as a result. This has led to significant changes for various communities of people that live in the vicinity of the Lake. While for some the now exposed lake bed has enabled new land to be cultivated, much of the available fresh water that might have been used for irrigation is no longer dependable. As rainfall rates appear to be declining year after year, people living nearby develop even greater dependence on the lake, draining it even faster. |
| Completed |
2001-02-22 |
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Lake Monoun Zoom-in
| Title |
Lake Monoun Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
On August 8, 1984 37 people from the villages surrounding Lake Monoun, Cameroon, Africa were found mysteriously dead. First reports pointed to man made terrorist activity but it soon became clear that this was a natural event, somehow or other the lake had exploded, releasing huge volumes of a poisonous, invisible gas. |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Monoun Zoom-in
| Title |
Lake Monoun Zoom-in |
| Abstract |
On August 8, 1984 37 people from the villages surrounding Lake Monoun, Cameroon, Africa were found mysteriously dead. First reports pointed to man made terrorist activity but it soon became clear that this was a natural event, somehow or other the lake had exploded, releasing huge volumes of a poisonous, invisible gas. |
| Completed |
2002-01-10 |
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Lake Chad and the Sahel : Im
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nasa, nasaimageofthedaygalle
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Lake Chad, shown at the top-
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LakeChad.A2001294.0940
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IMAGE |
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image |
| date |
2001-10-21 |
| creator |
NASA -- Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, modis-land.gsfc.nasa.gov/ MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC |
| identifier |
LakeChad.A2001294.0940 |
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