Lake GS Disaster and Community Impact

Lake GS in Cameroon, once a site of a deadly gas eruption in 1986, is now under scientific scrutiny to prevent future disasters. Survivors like Pentia K recount the tragedy that claimed many lives. Efforts to make the lake safe include installing tubes to release trapped gases. Despite government assurances, resettlement of survivors faces challenges, with promises of infrastructure yet to be fulfilled. The community remains hopeful for a safer future.

What natural feature is Lake GS known for?

• Its warm waters

• Its large size

• Its high altitude

• Its stunning beauty

What caused the disaster at Lake GS in 1986?

• A carbon dioxide eruption

• A volcanic eruption

• A landslide

• A flood

How many of Pentia K's children survived the disaster?

• Four

• Two

• One

• None

What method is being used to prevent another disaster at Lake GS?

• Installing warning systems

• Evacuating nearby villages

• Drilling tubes to release gas

• Building a dam

What was the height of the fountain when the first gas release tube was installed in 2001?

• 10 meters

• 30 meters

• 50 meters

• 70 meters

How many people were relocated from the Lakeside Village after the disaster?

• 1,000

• 6,000

• 4,500

• 2,500

What is the current population of the relocated community?

• 15,000

• 25,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

What is the main concern of the villagers regarding their return?

• Poor weather conditions

• Unfulfilled promises of reconstruction

• Lack of transportation

• Lack of food

What have the villagers been promised by those visiting them?

• New jobs

• New houses

• New roads

• New schools

What emotion do the villagers feel despite the uncertainty of their situation?

• Hope

• Fear

• Anger

• Indifference