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NASA satellite pictures reveal pollution levels have plummeted in China since coronavirus outbreak

NASA revealed how pollution levels plummeted in China as a result of coronavirus.

The US space agency said it coincided with the economic slowdown resulting from the outbreak.

It released a graphic showing the difference in concentrations of nitrogen dioxide over China between January 1 and February 25.

Nasa satellites detected a massive drop in gas emitted from cars, power plants and industrial facilities across the country, where the coronavirus originated.

China has imposed restrictions on transport and business and put millions of people into quarantine.

Nasa researcher Fei Liu said: “This is the first time I have seen such a dramatic drop-off over such a wide area for a specific event.”

A fall in the financial crash of 2008 was more gradual, she added.

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