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الصحة والعلوم الشرق الأوسط
Israeli strike on Iran oil sites
On March 7th, Israeli airstrikes targeted oil facilities in Tehran, resulting in massive emissions of sulfur dioxide equivalent to a small volcanic eruption. These emissions caused air pollution over an area of up to 300,000 square kilometers in countries such as Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and China. The explosions and fires released approximately 29,800 tons of sulfur dioxide, impacting public health, especially vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, and potentially contaminating water sources and agricultural lands. There are concerns that these emissions could lead to smog formation and acid rain, with possible serious long-term health effects.
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