Question

Explain what was ultimately responsible for London’s “killer fog” in 1952.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

After World War II the only coal available to burn residentially, either for cooking or warmth, was of poor quality and contained large amounts of contaminants that made its fumes toxic. So when millions of homes in London burned this low quality coal and the local atmosphere over and around London stagnated, there was nowhere for the fumes to go. This stagnation allowed the toxic coal fumes to build up until they became physically harmful to humans and animals.

Answer 2

Burning of low quality coal was ultimately responsible for London’s “killer fog” in 1952.

What is Coal?

This is a type of sedimentary rock which is combustible and contain high amounts of carbon and hydrocarbon.

The low quality coal contained a lot of contaminants which was released into the atmosphere thereby creating the “killer fog” which adversely affected residents.

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