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The Great Smog of London: A Severe Smog Event in 1952
TLDR The Great Smog of London in 1952 was a severe smog event caused by a combination of fog and pollution, resulting in decreased visibility, increased crime, and thousands of deaths. This event prompted the implementation of the Clean Air Act in 1956 to improve air quality and reduce smog.
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The Great Smog of London in 1952 was a severe and prolonged smog event caused by a combination of fog and pollution, which had been a recurring issue in London for centuries.
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The Great Smog of London in 1952 was a severe smog event caused by a combination of fog and pollution, which shut down transportation and made it dangerous to be outside.
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During the Great Smog of London, the smog was so thick that people couldn't see their feet and there were reports of individuals accidentally walking into the Thames and drowning because they couldn't see it.
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The hosts discuss their personal experiences and a friend named Peter before taking a break to talk more about the smog.
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During the Great Smog of London, there were various consequences such as decreased visibility, increased crime, and even deaths of cattle due to the heavy fog.
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The Great Smog of London lasted for five days, worsened by a high pressure system that trapped the emissions at surface level, resulting in an estimated death toll of 4,000 to 12,000 people and prompting the British government to implement the Clean Air Act four years later.
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The Great Smog of London prompted the implementation of the Clean Air Act in 1956, which offered incentives and restrictions to improve air quality and reduce smog.
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