In December 1952, a deadly black fog descended on London, England, paralyzing the city for five days. Circa December 5th, a weather inversion trapped coal smoke over London, preventing it from rising. The city, still heavily reliant on coal for heating, became shrouded in a thick smog. Visibility dropped to mere feet. Children were kept home from school to prevent them from getting lost. Concerts were canceled, theaters closed, and birds, confused by the toxic haze, crashed into buildings. Stree
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It's 70 years since the Great Smog of London brought the city to a standstill and led to the deaths of thousands of people. More: https://bbc.in/3AZUx4A | BBC World Service
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From the Archive: Thick smog descended on London in December 1952, bringing the city to a standstill and contributing to the deaths of about 4,000 people. #GreatSmog #London #londonhistory | BBC London
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On 6th December, 1952, London woke up to a ‘pea souper’ - a thick, smelly smog that covered the city and brought it to a standstill. It was to cause immeasurable damage to the lives of many. | The Crown
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#VantageReels: On December 5, 1952, people in London, England, began to suffer respiratory illnesses after breathing thick smog. This deadly weather event, the Great Smog, would last almost a week and cost between 4,000-10,000 lives. Smog is a type of air pollution, created by industrial output and natural weather patterns. | #FPRewind | Firstpost
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