Hazardous Collection (page 8)

Old fishing net entangled on a deep reef. Fish can get caught up in netting like this and drown. Photographed off Siamil, Sabah, Malaysia

Icicles on a tree. Photographed in February, in Veliky Novgorod, in north-western Russia

Radiation in food, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a knife and fork next to a plate made from a radiation symbol, representing the presence of radiation in food

Snow-covered road
Snow. Car driving along a snow-covered road

Eyjafjallajokull eruption, April 2010
Eyjafjallajokull eruption. Satellite image of the ash cloud (grey, centre) from the April 2010 Eyjafjallajokull eruption being blown towards Europe

Space junk, conceptual artwork. Large number of satellites orbiting the Earth, representing the hazards of space junk (also called space debris)

Chlordane pesticide molecule
Chlordane pesticide, molecular model. Chlordane was used as an agricultural pesticide and an ant killer between 1948 and 1988, when it was banned due to its health effects

Polonium crystal structure, computer model. This is the alpha (cubic) form of solid polonium. Polonium is a rare radioactive element. It is most often found in nature in uranium ores

Watching solar eclipse. Young boy using special protective viewing glasses to observe a solar eclipse (upper right). They are designed to block most of the light from the Sun

Di-n-butyl phthalate. Computer artwork of a molecule of di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP). It has the chemical formula C16.H22.O4

Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). Computer artwork of a molecule of DNOP. It has the chemical formula C24.H38.O4. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (gold)

Di-m-octyl phthalate
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). Computer artwork of a molecule of DNOP. It has the chemical formula C24.H38.O4. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

Diisononyl phthalate (DINP). Computer artwork of a molecule of DINP. It has the chemical formula C26.H42.O4. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

Butyl benzyl phthalate. Computer artwork of a molecule of butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP). It has the chemical formula C19.H20.O4

Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), molecular model. Atoms, represented as tubes, are colour- coded; carbon (blue), oxygen (red) and hydrogen (white)

Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP). Computer artwork of a molecule of DIDP. It has the chemical formula C16.H22.O4. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (white)

Phthalate
Di-n-butyl phthalate. Computer artwork of a molecule of di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP). It has the chemical formula C16.H22.O4

Extension lead, thermogram. This piece of equipment expands the number of sockets available to 3-pin electrical plugs. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object

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Coal miners emerging from the shaft after their nine hours of toil are ended, early 1900s. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph

MG ZS Driving car steering wheel wheels

Driving in fog car lights dangerous driving

Audi A4 car saloon lights 4 door

Scooter in traffic at night current contemporary moving motorbike

Fishing Up Lost Anchors, June 1885
Engraving of fishermen retrieving a lost anchor, from the Illustrated London News, 27th June 1885. Lost anchors often proved hazardous to fishermens nets

Long Skirts in Ballroom
Perils of trained skirts in crowded ballrooms when your partner has two left feet! A man steps on the long skirts of two women simultaneously & lands on the floor

Climbing Factory Chimney
These brave men are climbing a huge factory chimney, risking life and limb in the process

Customs / Cheese Rolling
Cheese Rolling at Coopers Hill. For over 400 years this Whit-Monday ceremony has taken place to preserve rights of common as grazing-ground

Hazardous Hairspray
An aerosol can of Harmony Hairspray, carelessly left on a hot Belling coal effect fireplace, which could cause a nasty explosion!

A road warning sign of slippy conditions
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Cars driving on the M! motorway near Loughborough in evening fog
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A snow plough driving in heavy snow in Ambleside UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Russells Glacier draining the Greenland icesheet inland from Kangerlussuaq on Greenlands west coast
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A glacier coming off the Greenland ice sheet near camp Victor north of Ilulissat
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Melt water on the Greenland ice sheet near camp Victor north of Ilulissat
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Rosette Nebula, infrared image. This area of the nebula (a large cloud of gas and dust) shows a cavity formed by the strong stellar winds of a hot type of star called O-stars

Skating Switchback 1909
Daring roller skaters risking life and limb to have a go on the " Skating Switchback", part of the Empress Skating Rink at Earls Court, London. Up to 4200 could skate on this rink

Broadcasting House Japes
A young man defies gravity by perching on a pole on the roof of the new BBC Broadcasting House building!

Slipping on Icy Steps
Dapper city gent slips on an icy patch on the steps of his townhouse losing his hat & cane in the process. A nearby cabman sees it all & can act as witness in the insurance claim

Hazardous Street
One man crosses a busy street while a couple are caught between a horse cab & a loaded wagon in the days before pedestrian crossings. An accident waiting to happen

Oiling Bridge Pulleys
This brave workman risks his life to oil one of the pulleys used to construct the new Lambeth Bridge, designed by George Humphreys, opened by George V in 1932

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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.