hazardous
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"Rivers that are normally completely frozen have overflowed where they hadn't historically," he told the BBC, causing layered, unstable ice sheets that are hazardous to travel over in winter months.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Many roads were blocked by trees overnight or restricted due to hazardous conditions, including the A8, A87 and A83.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“Weather alerts are intended to raise awareness of hazardous conditions, while emergency alerts issued by local authorities are used to communicate immediate protective actions tied to a specific incident,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Manufacturing batteries is “extremely energy intensive,” involves more dangerous chemicals and results in more hazardous waste.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
You could even reclaim a hazardous waste dump.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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