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CAUSES OF AIR POLLUTION
• Volcanic Eruptions- Volcanic eruptions release
poisonous gases into the air.
• Forest fire- Forest fires also release poisonous
gases into the air
• Deforestation- The large scale cutting down of
trees or clearing forests is known as deforestation.
• Burning fire crackers-Burning fire crackers during
celebrations add poisonous gases into the air
• Burning large heap of waste- It decreases the air
quality.