Event Overview
On August 21, 1986, a tsunami occurred at Lake Nyos in Cameroon. The event resulted in 1,700 fatalities and 300 injuries. The recorded maximum water height reached 75 meters.
Official Record and Measurements
The following table presents the specific measurements and observations recorded for this event in the NOAA/NCEI Global Historical Tsunami Database.
| Event ID | Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries | Maximum Water Height (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5808 | 1986-08-21 | LAKE NYOS, Cameroon | 1,700 | 300 | 75.0 |
Sources and further context
Official datasets support the event-specific facts.