Hazardous Collection (page 4)

Portland Head Light, Portland, Maine, c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)
XOS862687 Portland Head Light, Portland, Maine, c.1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Extraordinary Exploit, 17th January 1826 (litho)
XCF276463 Extraordinary Exploit, 17th January 1826 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

George Washington crossing the Delaware River, 25th December 1776, c. 1912-13 (litho)
BAL145759 George Washington crossing the Delaware River, 25th December 1776, c.1912-13 (litho) (b/w photo) by Mosler, Henry (1841-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Picture No. 11050443
Fishing Boat travelling between melting icebergs and ice floes in Arctic ocean Summer Ilulissat Icefjord Unesco World Heritage Site, Jakobshavn, Western Greenland, Greenland, Denmark Date:

Picture No. 11050442
Fishing Boat travelling between melting icebergs and ice floes in Arctic ocean Summer Ilulissat Icefjord Unesco World Heritage Site, Jakobshavn, Western Greenland, Greenland, Denmark Date:

Picture No. 11050441
Cruise Ship between melting ice floes and icebergs in arctic ocean Summer Ilulissat Icefjord Unesco World Heritage Site, Jakobshavn, Western Greenland, Greenland, Denmark, Europe Date:

Spanish language road sign warning of hazardous road conditions at the foot of the Andes Mountain Range in Chile

Mud on main road, after tractor coming out of field with mud on tyres, Cumbria, England, September

Danger, Hazardous Area sign on drainage outfall into sea, Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire, England, June

Danger, Beware of fast tides, hidden channels and quick sands warning sign beside road from coastal village, only community on U.K

Safety Notice, Please check the tide table below before walking onto Filey Brigg sign on coastal peninsula, Filey Brigg, Filey, East Yorkshire, England, January

Car avoiding pothole caused by floods, Aldingbourne, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, February 2014

Case International 7140 tractor with sprayer, spraying field with Round-up, underneath overhead powerlines, Sweden, october

Snow covered roadsign and vehicle travelling along rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Land Rover travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, England, March

Car travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, England, March

Space debris, artwork C017 / 7226
Space debris. Computer artwork showing the distribution of localised space junk (debris) around the Earth, according to the European Space Agency (ESA)

Space debris, artwork C017 / 7225
Space debris. Computer artwork showing the distribution of localised space junk (debris) around the Earth, according to the European Space Agency (ESA)

Genetically-modified pollen grains
Genetically-modified pollen. Conceptual composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of maize pollen grains (Zea mays) labelled with biohazard symbols

Warning sign and binary code C018 / 8584
Warning sign and binary code, conceptual image

Computer security, conceptual image C018 / 8582
Computer security, conceptual image. Phishing is the term for attempts to acquire someones computer account details, such as passwords and banking codes

Warning sign and hexadecimal code C018 / 8583
Warning sign and hexadecimal code, conceptual image

Computer virus, conceptual image C018 / 8581
Computer virus, conceptual image. Computer viruses are computer programs that can carry out harmful instructions and copy themselves to other computers

Abandoned chemical containers F006 / 9147
Bulk containers of chemicals abandoned on disused industrial site

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9214
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9213
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9212
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9211
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9209
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9210
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9208
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9207
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9206
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Blue wildebeest migration C018 / 9205
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing a river during their migration. Many of the wildebeest will not survive this crossing. They will either drown or be eaten by waiting crocodiles

Used batteries C018 / 0048
A pile of used batteries

Industrial waste C018 / 0055
Industrial waste in yard of tanker cleaning works

Landfill scavenging, Indonesia
Landfill scavenging. People searching newly dumped landfill rubbish for materials and items that can be sold on. Photographed on Trash moutain, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mudstone and shale cliff, Dorset C017 / 8237
Mudstone and shale cliff, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, UK. This view shows the rock strata and alternating layers of bitumous shale (grey) and calcareous mudstone (brown)

School trip, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset C017 / 8236
School trip. School children and teachers on a trip to Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset. This area is part of the Jurassic Coast Heritage Site. It is rich in oil and fossils

Oil and chemical waste disposal site, West Midlands

Municipal worker clearing snow C018 / 2338
Winter. A municipal worker clearing snow from a courtyard. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Mine rescuer, 1910s C017 / 7881
Mine rescuer. Man wearing a respirator device, goggles, and lamp, all designed for use during mine rescues. Dangers facing mine rescuers included toxic and flammable gases

Child labour in canning factory, 1909 C017 / 7878
Child labour in canning factory. Boy working at a production line in a canning factory. The gearing of the machinery is exposed

Nuclear waste transportation, artwork C016 / 5345
Nuclear waste transportation, artwork. Nuclear waste, produced by nuclear fission reactions in nuclear power stations, can remain dangerously radioactive for hundreds of years

Cyanide engraving furnace, 1914 C016 / 4515
Cyanide engraving furnace. Printing worker dipping a plate in a cyanide furnace at the US Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington DC, USA

Lead paint C016 / 4472
Lead paint. Close-up photograph of a window sill showing old layers of paint that contain lead. Lead pigments were a common ingredient in white, yellow, red and orange paints

Lead paint C016 / 4473
Lead paint. Close-up photograph of a window sill showing old layers of paint that contain lead. Lead pigments were a common ingredient in white, yellow, red and orange paints

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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.