detected

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Environmental Protection Agency said its air monitors had not detected toxic airborne chemicals, but environmental experts were skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

By regularly monitoring the invertebrate life in rivers and burns, any deterioration in water quality can quickly be detected.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The crisis began late last week when authorities detected a leak in the tank, and subsequently a crack, though they did not say if the two were related.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Automated sprinklers at the facility have been running since the problem was detected on Thursday, and an additional unmanned hose has also been spraying down the tank.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Dill detected the trace of uncertainty in her voice, much as she may have tried to mask it.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner