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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 »

London's Natural Disaster Risks & Preparedness

While London, due to its geographic location, is not prone to large-scale geological events like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, it faces other environmental threats. Historically, the city has experienced severe flooding from... Read more »
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