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Discover carbon dioxide (CO2), an essential atmospheric gas vital for plants, yet a major greenhouse gas influencing global climate. Learn about its properties & impact.
In 1986, this crater lake underwent a limnic eruption, releasing an estimated 100,000–300,000 tons of CO2 that suffocated over 1,700 people and 3,500 livestock in nearby villages. Degassing pipes have since been installed to prevent a recurrence.
Unlike regular ice, dry ice is solid carbon dioxide that sublimates directly into a gas at room temperature, without melting into a liquid. This property makes it useful for refrigeration where water residue would be undesirable, such as shipping perishables or creating fog effects.
