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Bhopal Disaster: Chemical Leak Overview by He Mei is a document available to read on EtoBox.

A chemical leak at a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India killed thousands in 1984. Methyl isocyanate gas was released when water entered a tank containing the chemical. Over 800,000 people were exposed, with 100,000 seeking medical treatment and 2,500 receiving lethal injuries. Weak winds caused the toxic cloud to linger, affecting a wide area for over an hour and extending over 4 km from the plant.

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He Mei

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EN