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Notable Environmental Disasters and Their Impact
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Which environmental disaster occurred in 1984, releasing toxic chemicals into the atmosphere and causing widespread health issues?
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy
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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, also known as the Union Carbide Disaster, was a chemical leak incident that occurred in Bhopal, India, in 1984. It resulted in the release of toxic methyl isocyanate gas, affecting thousands of people and causing long-term health consequences.