The Seveso Disaster: A Toxic Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Seveso Disaster: A Toxic Legacy

On July 10, 1976, a chemical plant near the Italian town of Seveso released a large cloud containing 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), an extremely toxic chemical compound. This incident resulted in widespread contamination affecting... Read more »
The Seveso Disaster: A Case Study | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Seveso Disaster: A Case Study

The incident, occurring in Meda, Italy on July 10, 1976, involved the accidental release of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), a highly toxic chemical compound, from a chemical plant. The release contaminated a large area,... Read more »
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