What If You Fell Into Lake Kivu?

If you were going for a refreshing swim, the last thing you’d expect is to suffocate from toxic gases. But when it comes to Lake Kivu, this is one dangerous body of water you wouldn’t want to dive into. What makes this lake so hazardous? What would be the physical consequences of swimming in it? And how could the lake be on the verge of a toxic explosion? Transcript and sources: here Questions or concerns? Contact us at here Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: here Join this channel to get access to perks: here Check out our other shows: How to Survive Your Body on Crazy Creatures Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth The Cosmos Technology Your Body Humanity T-shirts and merch: here Suggest an episode: here Newsletter: here What If elsewhere: Instagram Discord Twitter Facebook What If in Spanish What If in Mandarin Podcast What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: here Contact us at here #LakeKivu #toxicgases #swimminghazards #dangerouswaters #explosionrisk #WhatIf #hazardouslake See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d868be64c4b83e7e518f7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices