Mar 17, 2025 · The Bhopal disaster was a chemical leak that occurred on December 3, 1984, in the Indian city of Bhopal. It killed an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people. At the time, it was the worst industrial accident in history.

Dec 3, 2024 · Methyl isocyanate, a pungent, colorless and very flammable liquid used to produce pesticides, evaporates into a deadly gas almost instantly when exposed to air.

September 25, 2024 – On Dec. 3, 1984, there was a massive leak of a poisonous chemical called methyl isocyanate (MIC) from a Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. Thousands died and many thousands more were maimed and left with chronic health problems.

The Visakhapatnam gas leak, also referred to as the Vizag gas leak, was an industrial accident that occurred at the LG Polymers chemical plant in the R. R. Venkatapuram village of the Gopalapatnam neighbourhood, located at the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, during the early morning of 7 May 2020. The resulting vapour cloud ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Authorities in India have removed hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste from a chemical factory that witnessed one of the world's deadliest gas leaks 40 years ago. Thousands of people died in the...

Sep 26, 2024 · A chemical gas leak from a rail tanker in Whitewater Township, Ohio, prompted fears of an explosion and evacuation orders for people within at least a half-mile radius of the incident.

Oct 6, 2024 · Gas leakages in chemical process plants pose significant risks to personnel, equipment, and the environment. By understanding the causes, consequences, and prevention strategies, plant operators can minimise these risks and ensure a safer, more efficient operation.

Hazardous clouds and toxic zones resulting from gas leaks from storage tanks in chemical plants present immediate threats to environmental health and industrial process safety. However, the fluctuation characteristics and fluctuation-induced consequence variations received …

Feb 27, 2025 · The Danger of Gas and Vapor Leaks. Fugitive emissions, unintended leaks of gases or vapors from pressurized industrial equipment, pose significant risks to workers, communities, and the environment. These emissions can occur throughout the gas’s journey from the well to the customer, with valves and connectors being major sources of leaks in ...

The Bhopal gas tragedy, which occurred on December 3, 1984, is recognized as one of the worst industrial disasters in history. A toxic gas leak from a pesticide plant owned by Union Carbide Corporation in Bhopal, India, released methyl isocyanate, a highly toxic chemical. Within hours, thousands of residents were dead, with estimates of the death toll ranging from 2,500 to …