Hazardous Collection (page 2)

Devastated. - Over sixty yards of snow-shedding destroyed by an avalanche in 1921, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

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Warning Sign - with sateam bubbling up from mud pit in background -Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand. Date:

Stormy seas and coastline
Wind blown waves strike the Shiretoko Peninsula of Japan

Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). Artist: Charles Philippe Auguste Lariviere
Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). A battle in the Hundred Years War in which the French and Breton army defeated the English under John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange
Theatre, Bellange, Private Collection

A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco Goya
A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. From the Royal Academy of San Fernando, Madrid, Spain

The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London

Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, Italy, 1888
Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, north-west Italy, 1888. Nitroglycerin was mixed with Kieselghur (a diatomaceous earth) to produce Dynamite

Women packing dynamite cartridges, 1888. Explosives factory at Val Bormida, near Cengio, north-west Italy. Nitroglycerin was mixed with Kieselghur (a diatomaceous earth) to produce Dynamite

Rodeo cowboy
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Rodeo cowboy riding bucking bronco horse in arena. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

indo-pacific crocodile: crocodylus porosus australia

No diving sign (right), with a shallow hotel swimming pool in the background

International biohazard symbol warning of a potential biological hazard. This symbol is used worldwide in laboratories and on containers where biologically active agents are present

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This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

GUADALUPE ISLAND, PACIFIC OCEAN, MEXICO
A rainbow over the rugged cliffs of Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean 150 miles off Baja California, Mexico

BLACKTIP REEF SHARKS, Carcharhinus melanopterus, YAP, MICRONESIA
Blacktip reef sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus, and gray reef sharks, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, cruise the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia

GREAT WHITE SHARK, Carcharodon carcharias, MEXICO
This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Lighthouse Construction Sea Waves Rough Ocean
A lighthouse under construction. From The Wonderland of Knowledge, published c.1930

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Wild seas as Storm Desmond batters the coast of Porthcawl in South Wales

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The Natural Bridge in the Torndirrup National Park in Albany in Western Australia

A look at the front end of a Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), Bequ Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji. This species is known for its ability to survive in fresh water where it gives birth to its young; Viti

Dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Dragon moray eel (Enchelycore pardalis) off the island of Maui, Hawaii; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

A close look the the head of a Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) underwater in the Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean; Bahamas

Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) are a common coastal-pelagic and inshore species found on coral reefs adjacent to drop-offs involving current and the open ocean

Caribbean Reef Shark, Carcharhinus perezi, Bahamas
A Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swims through afternoon light rays off the Bahamas; Bahamas

Blacktip Reef Shark, Carcharhinus melanopterus, Yap, Micronesia
Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Shark with sharp teeth swimming towards the camera, Guadalupe
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) with sharp teeth exposed in its open mouth swimming towards the camera; Guadalupe

Grey Reef Sharks, Yap, Micronesia
A pair of a Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) on patrol off the island of Yap; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Blacktip Reef Sharks, Yap, Micronesia
Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus); Yap, Micronesia

Close-up portrait of a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) close to the surface, Hawaii, USA
Close-up portrait of a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) swimming close to the surface of the ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Diver and schooling bream and sharks, Yap, Micronesia
Diver with schooling Gold-spot emperor, or bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus), and blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) off the island of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Great White Shark
This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Grey Reef Shark
A close look at the sensory organs known as ampullae of Lorenzini, on a Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos. These dark pores around their snout and face pick up electrical fields)

Ferris Wheel And Other Rides, Derry, Ireland

Bow Of Ship Crashes Into South Atlantic Ocean Causing Huge Wave Summer Headed To Antarctica

Fiji, Vanua Levu, Tall Coconut Trees And Sign Beware Of Falling Nuts

Rockabill, Off Skerries, Co Dublin, Ireland, Rockabill Lighthouse

Grey Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos) At A Controled Feeding Off The Island Of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Hawaii, Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) on the ocean floor

Hawaii, Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus Longimanus) With Pilot Fish

Hawaii, Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos) Surrounded By Bright Yellow Fish At The Ocean Floor

Hawaii, Grey Reef Shark (Carcharinus Amblyrhnchos) Viewed From Below

Hawaii, Big Island, Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus Longimanus) With Pilot Fish

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Specialists survey a simulated area during a HAZMAT exercise
June 26, 2008 - Specialists survey a simulated dangerous area during a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) exercise at the North Dakota Air National Guard Regional Training Site, Fargo, North Dakota

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"Hazardous: A Journey Through Time and Elements" Step into the world of hazards, where danger lurks in every corner. From the haunting brushstrokes of Leon-Maxime Faivre's "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888" to the eerie silence of a ghost village in Belarus, we explore the hazardous landscapes that captivate our imagination. In Utagawa Kuniyoshi's masterpiece "Nichiren Calming the Storm, " witness the power of nature as it unleashes its fury upon unsuspecting souls. Transport yourself to the treacherous depths of 19th-century coal mining, where brave men risked their lives daily for a livelihood. Feel your heart race as you embark on a thrilling ride aboard the Downtown Empire State Express, hurtling through city streets with adrenaline pumping through your veins. Then indulge in an elegant yet perilous affair at High Tea above London, where delicate china teacups hold secrets amidst towering skyscrapers. Venture into laboratories and witness scientists cultivating Salmonella cultures; these microscopic organisms remind us that even unseen dangers can have catastrophic consequences. Brace yourself for winter's icy grip as a snow plow battles against fierce winds on Kirkstone Pass in Lake District UK. Marvel at coaches descending Kirkstone Pass, Cumbria - their drivers navigating treacherous terrain with skill and bravery. Inhale deeply but cautiously as you join a porter engulfed by smog at Smithfield Market in London; his struggle mirrors society's battle against pollution. Unleash laughter with a humorous cartoon depicting railway undertakings gone awry; sometimes even well-intentioned plans can lead to unexpected hazards. Finally, dive beneath Mexico's azure waves and come face-to-face with one of nature's most formidable creatures –the great white shark –a reminder that danger exists even within seemingly serene waters. Join us on this captivating journey through hazardous realms - each artwork tells a story of bravery, resilience, and the delicate balance between life and danger.