Lake Barombi Mbo
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| Area | 5 |
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| Surface elevation | 300 |
| Mean depth | 69 m |
| Average depth | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Outflow location | Mungo River, Cameroon |
| Designated as world heritage site | October 8, 2006 |
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| ID | 1003505 |
About Lake Barombi Mbo
Lake Barombi Mbo or Barombi-ma-Mbu is a lake near Kumba in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. It is located in the Cameroon volcanic chain, and is the largest volcanic lake in this region. It is one of the oldest radiocarbon-dated lakes in Africa, with the youngest lava flow in it being about one million years old.
