As a result, white phosphorus ignites, leading to the appearance of characteristic white lines for this compound in the sky. Later, dense smoke appears - claims the "Washington Post" newspaper's ...

June 9 (UPI) --The Israeli military is illegally using airburst white phosphorus munitions as it attacks Lebanon, putting civilians in its northern neighbor at risk, according to Human Rights Watch.

"These weapons are particularly nasty because white phosphorus continues to burn until ... about health risks attached to breathing in the smoke. It is thought that the chemical can create a ...

White phosphorus has found a range of rather nasty applications in warfare. It was used in the 20 th century in tracer bullets, fire bombs, and smoke grenades. The scattering of phosphorus fire bombs ...

White phosphorus weapons have horrific effects. The chemical burns at an extreme temperature and sticks to human skin, causing deep third-degree burns. Phosphorus smoke irritates and burns the eyes, ...