6 Most Dangerous Bodies of Water That Will Kill You - Page 4 of 8

Lake Kivu, Africa

Lake Kivu is a shared resource between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It sits on upon a rift valley that is slowly being pulled apart, causing volcanic activity around the area. It’s also known for its maximum depth of 485 meters. What makes it possibly deadly is its over 250 cubic kilometers of carbon dioxide and 65 cubic kilometers of methane gas. But, for now, the pressure of the water is twice as high as the pressure from the gases, which means the risk of eruption is low, and the lake is still a safe place to swim in.