Chemical disasters

Abstract

Accidents caused by chemical compounds can cause serious consequences. The causes can be (1) natural (volcanoes, fires, deflation, mineral and thermal springs, oceans, other), (2) natural hazards (earthquakes, floods, lightning, freezing) can be the cause of events that threaten the safety and operation of chemical plants and cause accidents (Natech) and (3) human activities (immovable – industrial facilities; moving traffic). The Bhopal Plant in India (methylcyanate poisoning) and the accident in the Italian city of Saveso (dioxin) are often cited as examples of serious accidents. The consequences of chemical catastrophes include huge damage to hazardous facilities, the release of dangerous substances into the environment, fires and explosions, which result in serious consequences for health, environmental pollution and economic losses.