Why was Times Beach, Missouri, evacuated in 1983?
A)Soils had eroded so deeply in a large rainstorm that streets were irreparably damaged.
B)Soils had become contaminated with dioxin.
C)Soils had become infertile because of excessive agricultural use.
D)Expansive soils damaged most of the buildings in town.

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Times Beach, Missouri was evacuated in 1983 due to the contamination of soils with dioxin, a toxic chemical that can cause cancer and other health problems. The contamination was linked to the use of dioxin-containing oil to stabilize the town's dirt roads.

Why Was Times Beach, Missouri, Evacuated in 1983