Sulfur dioxide may be emitted into our atmosphere through a variety processes that occur naturally such as:
• Natural decomposition of vegetation, on land and in oceans.
• Volcanic activity and hot springs.
• Forrest fires.
volcanic activity.
forrest fire.Industrial sources of sulfur dioxide
As well as natural sources, there is also a wide range of industrial processes that contribute to the emission of sulfur dioxide such as:
• Coal-burning power plants.
• Wood pulping and paper manufacturing.
• Metal smelting of sulfide-containing ores.
• Textile bleaching
• Food preserving and wineries
• Fumigation activities
• Fossil-fuel combustion
fossil fuel burning.
coal-fired power plant.
