embankment

Pictures at the Lewes derailment have shown how the force of the train leaving the tracks had flattened trees and left a piece of track strewn across the embankment.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

As Mr Mullan attempted to regain control of the car, it skidded across the road, slid over the embankment and entered Lough Foyle.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

One side of the terraced row of houses on Llewellyn Street was demolished and replaced by the motorway, leaving the remaining side staring at either a huge concrete embankment or pillars propping up the M4.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

A California airman died Thursday after the heavy machinery he was operating rolled down an embankment at a military base, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

I climbed down the embankment looking for it, but the hill was too steep and Angelo called me back up to the road.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

That means the tracks, signals, embankments and major stations.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

However, significant damage has been caused to the highway, with mud, silt, debris and other obstructions continuing to block access, and also ongoing safety concerns relating to both the road and the surrounding embankments.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

"Due to the impact of persistent heavy rainfall and the prolonged passage of floodwaters at high levels, the safety of reservoirs and embankments in the affected areas faces a severe test," he added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

"Due to the impact of persistent heavy rainfall and the prolonged passage of floodwaters at high levels, the safety of reservoirs and embankments in the affected areas faces a severe test," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

Women in dresses of crimson and aquamarine walked slowly along the embankments.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson