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hazardous

[haz-er-duhs] / ˈhæz ər dəs /


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More than 40% of roadless areas have high or very high wildfire hazard potential, but only 5% have received hazardous fuels reduction treatments since 2014, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Italy's civil protection agency warns that a combination of volcanic activity and sudden weather changes higher up the mountain can make conditions hazardous.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Levels below 65% are considered hazardous fire conditions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The EPA has warned that hackers who penetrate a water system could also alter treatment chemicals to hazardous levels.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

After performing that hazardous job for a few years and setting some aviation records, her career options began to open up.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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