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Bhopal 1984–2002

An illustration of the horrible consequences of the disaster. It is also a testimony of the wonderful courage of those who are trying to rebuild a positive future for a people who will never forget what happened. Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh state, India, (population of a million people), used to be known by tourists for its charming old city, its fine old mosques and palaces . It became worldly famous because of its tragedy . On december, 3rd, 1984, 5 past midnight, the american pesticide firm Union Carbide exploded.

Photographer
Jason Taylor
Country
India
Published
November 2003
Images
80
Reference
173-50057
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