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chemical spills
Coverage of chemical spills in the Nexus archive.
- US chemical tank disasters remain rare despite recent incidents, experts say
Recent incidents in Washington and California involving chemical storage tanks highlight the risks of chemical spills and explosions, though experts note such disasters remain rare. A near-miss in Garden Grove, California, involved a 7,000-gallon tank containing methyl methacrylate, a toxic chemical commonly found in American cities.
- US chemical tank disasters remain rare despite recent incidents, experts say
Recent chemical tank incidents in Washington and California highlight the risks of chemical spills and explosions, though experts note such disasters remain rare. A near-miss involving a 7,000-gallon methyl methacrylate storage tank in Garden Grove, California, raised concerns about toxic chemicals in urban areas.