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Acid rain (An Overview)

by Muskan Priya | 30-01-2019 11:17 recommendations 0

Acid rain describes any form of precipitation with high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids. It can also occur in the form of snow, fog, and tiny bits of dry material that settle to Earth.

Rotting vegetation and erupting volcanoes release some chemicals that can cause acid rain, but most acid rain falls because of human activities. The biggest culprit is the burning of fossil fuels by coal-burning power plants, factories, and automobiles.

When humans burn fossil fuels, sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are released into the atmosphere. These chemical gases react with water, oxygen, and other substances to form mild solutions of sulfuric and nitric acid. Winds may spread these acidic solutions across the atmosphere and over hundreds of miles. When acid rain reaches Earth, it flows across the surface in runoff water, enters water systems, and sinks into the soil.

Acid rain has many ecological effects, but none is greater than its impact on lakes, streams, wetlands, and other aquatic environments. Acid rain makes waters acidic, and causes them to absorb the aluminum that makes its way from soil into lakes and streams. This combination makes waters toxic to crayfish, clams, fish, and other aquatic animals.


Reference: www.nationalgeographic.com

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  • Muskan Priya says :
    Hey Sachin.
    Yeah the harmful sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from acid rain causing irritation and can even damage our lungs severely and also reduces visibility. I am going to add a picture. Thanks for suggesting!
    Posted 03-02-2019 00:13

  • Sachin Regmi says :
    Hy Muskan !!
    Acid rain is affecting the livelihood of people in great extent.
    The cuitural heritages are even depleting !!
    A picture here would have been wonderful.
    Posted 31-01-2019 12:09

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