The fog has fallen over London
A blanket of fog has covered London this week. It was first noticed by young students coming back home in East London on the 31st of October, All Hallows Night, just before midnight.
It has spread across the rest of London on Monday. And more and more pictures of this ghostly phenomenon has hit the social media.
This appearance of fog might remind some of the old Victorian London where fog was such a common factor it no longer attracted any great attention.
However unlike Victorian London where fog was caused by industrial revolution and the air pollution. Experts such as Emma Sharples, a Met Office meteorologist writes that “Fog is like a cloud on the ground and when you have cool air the moisture condenses,” Sharples said. “Because there is light wind, it’s not being blown away.”
But is it really all that innocent? It might not have been caused by the same lethal gas sulfur dioxide but it might still be just as dangerous.
Many flights were interrupted due to weather conditions, and many drivers and cyclist were warned to take extra care when driving or cycling.
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In addition to our modern day problems, the issue such as accidents and deaths from 19th century caused by the fog is still a possibility.
It was written that many people would fall over because they could not see far enough. Many deaths were caused by people falling into the thames, being trampled by horses and carriages, as well as the fogs effects on the human respiratory tract.
We only had two days of fog so far but everyone in London has been affected.
The good news is The Met Office said “Monday would be the last night of extensive fog, as cloud, rain and wind move in from the south to disrupt what had been perfect conditions for it to form.”
The best way to stay safe is to take extra care, and be extra patient when getting on a train, or crossing a street. Look twice because chances are you will still won’t be able to see that bike speeding around the corner and coming at you.
