New London School explosion, School explosion in Texas.
The New London School explosion occurred when a natural gas leak caused an explosion, destroying the London School of New London, Texas.
This disaster that took place in 1937 is considered the deadliest school disaster in American history.
The incident led to a profound shift in safety culture and attitudes towards the use of natural gas.
Following the disaster, Texas quickly passed a legislation making it mandatory for the addition of sulfur-based malodorants to natural gas supply.
This tragic event resulted in the formation of smell in natural gases as we know them today.
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