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When did Siege of Minamata happen?
Siege of Minamata happened on 1581-09-16.
Who caused the Minamata disease in Ontario?
Allah
What are the ratings and certificates for Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata 1-14?
Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata 1-14 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12
What is minamata desease?
Minamata disease is a neurological condition caused by severe mercury poisoning. It was first identified in the 1950s in Minamata Bay, Japan, where industrial discharge of mercury contaminated local fish, leading to widespread consumption by the population. Symptoms include ataxia, numbness, and cognitive impairments, and in severe cases, it can result in death. The disease highlighted the dangers of environmental pollution and led to increased awareness and regulations regarding toxic substances.
What happened in minamata?
Minamata, Japan was the site of one of the worst mercury pollution disasters in history. The Chisso Corporation's chemical factory dumped their methylmercury wastewater into the Minamata Bay. The mercury, through the process of bioaccumulation, ended up in the top fish species, which the Minamata population ate for food. This resulted in thousands suffering from acute mercury poisoning. While many went through neurological breakdown, for years, neither the government nor the company did anything about it. Reparations and cleanup are still an ongoing process, several decades later.
How many people were affected by the Minamata Bay Disaster?
The Minamata Bay disaster primarily affected over 3,000 people who were officially diagnosed with Minamata disease, a severe neurological condition caused by mercury poisoning. However, the broader impact extended to thousands more in the surrounding communities, including fishermen and their families, who suffered from the consequences of mercury contamination in fish and shellfish. The long-term health effects and environmental repercussions continue to be felt even decades later.
What is the danger of Mercury in food?
The danger of mercury in food is minamata disease which causes your whole body to change shape
What are the release dates for Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata - 1.14?
Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata - 1.14 was released on: USA: 19 February 2009 Netherlands: 19 June 2009 France: 15 August 2009 Germany: 19 December 2009 Hungary: 30 December 2009
What are the release dates for Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata 1-14?
Eleventh Hour - 2008 Minamata 1-14 was released on: USA: 19 February 2009 Netherlands: 19 June 2009 France: 15 August 2009 Germany: 19 December 2009 Hungary: 30 December 2009
Minamata Disease is caused by eating fish contaminated by what pollutant?
Mercury is the pollutant responsible for causing Minamata Disease when consumed in contaminated fish. Mercury bioaccumulates in fish, especially in large predatory species, through the food chain. When humans consume fish contaminated with mercury, it can lead to neurological and developmental disorders.
What has been done to clean up the mercury problem at minamata?
They spent around 1 million yen trying to clean the mess
Why was minamata disease named after the Mad Hatter?
Minamata disease was not named for the Mad Hatter. It was referred to as "Mad hatter disease" in a several Japanese government reports. Both conditions are a result of mercury poisoning; however, the method of poisoning is different. Minamata disease is actually named for a city in the Kumamoto region of Japan. In 1956, it was discovered that a Chisso Corporation chemical factory had been dumping polluted wastewater since 1932. The local population had unknowingly consumed massive quantities of mercury through fish and shellfish. Mad hatter disease (and the phrase "mad as a hatter") occurs after inhaling the poisonous mercury fumes created by the process of curing animal skins.
