Air Pollution Problems Flashcards
1
Q
When was the London smog?
A
1952 5th-9th Dec
2
Q
What caused the London smog?
A
Photo chemicals produced by increasing amounts of vehicles and industrial activity during industrial revolution, along with winter anticyclone meaning particles weren’t removed
3
Q
What was visibility down to?
A
1m
4
Q
How many people died from illnesses related to the smog?
A
12,000
5
Q
How many people were effected by the smog?
A
100,000
