Tag: sulfur dioxide
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Inpex Ichthys Facility Investigated for SO2 Exposure After Worker Hospitalised
Overview: Investigation into suspected sulfur dioxide exposure The Northern Territory’s workplace safety regulator has opened an inquiry into a suspected sulfur dioxide exposure incident at Inpex’s Ichthys gas facility in Darwin. Several workers reportedly faced exposure, with at least one person hospitalised as a precautionary measure. Authorities emphasised that the investigation is ongoing as they…
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Inpex Ichthys sulphur dioxide exposure prompts regulator investigation
What happened at the Ichthys facility? Australian safety authorities are examining an incident at Inpex’s Ichthys gas facility in Darwin after several workers were potentially exposed to sulfur dioxide. The incident reportedly led to one worker being hospitalised, with the exact cause and sequence of events still under investigation. The site remains a focal point…
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Two Eruptions at Whakaari/White Island Prompt Ongoing Alert Level 3 as Scientists Monitor Activity
Continued Volcanic Activity at Whakaari/White Island Two recent eruptions at Whakaari/White Island have kept the site under close scientific observation, with authorities maintaining alert level 3 as researchers work to understand the volcano’s behavior. The events highlight the ongoing volatility of the partially submerged active cone and the need for constant monitoring in a region…
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Whakaari/White Island Eruptions: Alert Level 3 Maintained as Scientists Monitor Activity
Two Eruptions Observed at Whakaari/White Island New Zealand’s Whakaari/White Island has seen two distinct eruptions, prompting scientists to keep alert level 3 in place as monitoring continues. The recent activity underscores the island’s persistent volcanic behavior and the ongoing need for close observation by geologists and meteorologists. What We Know About the Eruptions Observers confirmed…