Historical Events tagged with "asphyxiation"
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Tragic Eruption of Lake Nyos Gas
Carbon dioxide gas erupted from volcanic Lake Nyos in Cameroon, resulting in a sudden and massive release of gas that suffocated nearly 1,800 people in nearby villages. The phenomenon occurred due to the eruption of magma, which disturbed the lake's deep waters and released high concentrations of gas. When the gas cloud surged down the hillsides, it displaced oxygen in the air, causing fatalities within a 20-kilometer range.
Continue ReadingChongqing Bomb Shelter Asphyxiation Incident
During the Bombing of Chongqing, approximately four thousand residents were trapped in a bomb shelter, where they were asphyxiated due to the lack of adequate ventilation. This incident underscored the dangers faced by civilians during air raids in World War II. The bombing campaign aimed to demoralize the Chinese population and weaken the resistance against Japanese invaders. The circumstances of this tragic event highlight the indiscriminate nature of warfare and its profound impact on civilian lives.
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