1952 London Smog: Killer Fog Disaster | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1952 London Smog: Killer Fog Disaster

The Great Smog, which descended upon the British capital in December 1952, was a period of severe air pollution. A combination of industrial emissions, primarily from coal-burning power plants and domestic fires,... Read more »
The Great Smog of 1952: London's Killer Fog | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Great Smog of 1952: London's Killer Fog

A period of severe air pollution enveloped London in December 1952. A combination of factors, including industrial emissions, coal-fired home heating, and anticyclonic weather conditions, trapped pollutants, primarily sulfur dioxide, near ground... Read more »
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