The Atacama desert is a cool, arid region in northern Chile.
It is a rich deposit of copper and other minerals. The Escondida copper-gold-silver mine, located on the north of the desert, produces more copper than any other mine in the world.
This is also the world's largest natural supply of sodium nitrate.
When you respond to a scene in which nearby containers of hazardous materials have come open and appear to be leaking, you should:
- Maintain a minimum safe distance from the materials.
<h3>What are Hazardous Materials?</h3>
Hazardous materials are substances that pose the risk of danger to human life. Fuels like petrol, gas, and kerosene in transit can be hazardous when the vessel containing them begins to leak.
So, when responding to such emergency cases, it is wise that a reasonable distance is maintained.
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