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Bhopal - Air Pollution Case Study

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1What was the main fault of the Bhopal disasterHuman error - not using the right equipement
2What was the poisonous gas which spread throughout BhopalMethyl isocyanate (MIC), a highly toxic, lethal gas
3What caused the gas to spread quicker than expectedwind conditions
4How did the disaster occur1. a runaway reaction in tank 610
2. The cooling system was not in place so it failed to slow the reaction
3. A worker then cleaned out the pipes with water to cool it down
5What preventative measure had been cutsafety systems
6When did the event occurIn the early hours when people were sleeping
7Why did many people become injured or dieThere was no contingency plan and many people lived in the shanty towns built alongside the factory
8When did the Bhopal air disaster occur1984, 3rd december
9Where did the accident occur and what was famous about itThe worlds worst industrial accident, Union Carbide Plant, Bhopal, India
10How many people did it kill3,000 officially, but rather more towards the 10,000 estimated
11How many people suffered permanent disabilities50,000
12How have they responded to the incidentInformed the local residents of simple advice, in order to survive another incident:
- move upwind, seal doors and windows
13Why did they imprison the workerThey believed it was a criminal act, as he was disgruntled after an incident with his employer
14What legal agreement was put in placeThey rewarded people with compensation averaging at 500 dollars (£300)

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