1. London-Type Smog
occurs when moisture condenses with smoke produced by the burning of coal
forms smog droplets
sulfur dioxide is in air in London--attacks the lungs and makes breathing difficult (called sulfur smog)

2. Chernobyl Disaster the worst nuclear accident in history
April 26, 1986
Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union)
caused numerous deaths and injuries
widespread environmental contamination

4. Radiation Found In the Ground After Chernobyl Disaster

5. How Did The Disaster Happen?
power surge caused fuel in the reactor to overheat, resulting in a steam explosion and fire
radioactive substances spread over parts of what are now Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus
Winds carried the radioactive material into northern and central Europe.

6. The Cover-Up
Soviet leaders concealed the accident from the public for nearly two days and refused outside help
Eventually, nearby towns were evacuated
Cleanup workers covered the reactor with a concrete shell

7. Effects of Chernobyl Disaster
31 people reportedly died from radiation sickness or burns
more than 200 others were seriously injured
Fallout (radioactive material) from the accident caused a number of health and environmental problems
increased rate of cancer, skin diseases, respiratory ailments, and heart problems

9. Natural Resources
Europe has many different types of natural resources.
The Northern European Plain has fertile soil called chernozem. This land is good for farming.

10. Natural Resources
B. The Ruhr and Po Valleys have deposits of iron ore and coal.

11. Natural Resources
Some parts of Europe have forests such as Norway and Sweden.
There are large deposits of oil on the floor of the North Sea.
Mountainous areas have mineral resources.

12. Ruhr and Po Valleys
The Ruhr Valley is a region on the border of Germany and France. The Po Valley is located in Northern Italy. These areas are rich in coal and iron ore. These areas also have high concentrations of industry because it is cheaper to put industries next to the source of resources.

13. Mountain Regions
Mountainous areas such as Switzerland and Andorra rely on tourism, recreation, and mineral resources for their economy.
Switzerland also relies on international banking.