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Sulfurous Smog

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Sulfurous smog refers to a type of air pollution that contains high concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas. It typically results from burning fossil fuels like coal or oil, especially in power plants or industrial processes.

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