Smog - Donora 1948 Flashcards
0
Q
How many animals were killed?
A
800.
1
Q
How many people were killed?
A
200.
2
Q
What happened to the Donora hotel?
A
It was turned into a morgue and emergency hospital.
3
Q
What caused the smog?
A
Hydrogen fluoride and sulphur dioxide emissions from US Steel created pollution. A temperature inversion between the 400ft hills prevented smog from escaping.
4
Q
What is Donora like now?
A
- Fewer than 6000 live there now and it’s CBD is full of abandoned buildings.
- There is a Donora Smog Museum
- Property prices reduced by 10%
