Environment
At a glance, no one believes this beautiful lake is so scary: What is hidden underneath it?
This lake is one of the strangest waters in Africa. An unusual set of properties makes it an intriguing subject for scientists.
Kivu
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Articles about Kivu
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Environment
Who would have thought that the picturesque lake would hide a deadly secret
No one expected that a lake with a peaceful and picturesque appearance would hide a terrible secret below, leaving 2 million people around in a state of constant turmoil.
Health
Ebola virus is gradually evolving, seriously threatening the health of the people of the Republic of Congo
In July this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the outbreak of Ebola virus in Ituri and North-Kivu provinces - eastern Republic of Congo.
Scientific application
Producing electricity from death lake
The toxic gas in Kivu death lake in Rwanda threatens the lives of two million people, but can also generate electricity for the whole country for hundreds of years.
Environment
10 lakes are beautiful but can kill people
These lakes are famous for their quiet space and beautiful scenery, but they also contain unpredictable dangers.
Environment
Underwater power plant in Rwanda
Rwanda is endowed with a huge energy source at the bottom of Lake Kivu in the west of the country. Over millions of years of geological transformation, Lake Kivu current…
Environment
Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu is located in a large fracture in East Africa. This lake has a particularly strange phenomenon that sometimes boils and boils, sometimes boiling for several we…