All articles tagged with #hazard
Originally Published 26 days ago — by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled KKL Fabric 9-Drawer Dressers sold on Amazon by HK Brilliant due to tip-over and entrapment hazards that pose serious injury or death risks, violating safety standards.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
Walmart has recalled Ozark Trail 64 oz water bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, as part of efforts to ensure consumer safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is involved in the recall process to prevent injuries and fatalities related to these products.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
Overwatch 2 introduces a new tank hero, Hazard, who will be available for testing until November 25 before officially launching in the game's 14th season. Hazard's abilities include a medium-range shotgun-like attack, high mobility with wall-climbing and leaping capabilities, and a unique Jagged Wall that damages and repels enemies. His ultimate, Downpour, immobilizes enemies temporarily, making them vulnerable. Hazard's kit focuses on space control and disruption, and his release is expected to spark discussions among players about his impact on the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A mudslide in Sherman Oaks, caused by the ongoing rainstorm in Southern California, partially buried at least one car and filled much of Longview Valley Road with mud and rushing water. Residents were seen clearing mud and creating paths for rainwater to escape.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
A recent study highlights the severe lack of data on high-threat volcanoes in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which stretches from Northern California to southern British Columbia. Despite their significant hazards, scientists have limited knowledge of where magma is stored beneath these volcanoes, hindering their ability to understand and predict future eruptions. Practical limitations, such as the difficulty of detecting magma movement and installing monitoring equipment in protected areas, contribute to the lack of data. The researchers hope their work will help prioritize efforts to study the most dangerous and least understood volcanoes in the region.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by indy100
Scientists have used tree rings to determine that the Puget Lowlands in western Washington, which is now home to over 4 million people, is facing a serious earthquake threat. By analyzing tree rings, researchers discovered evidence of a cluster of earthquakes that occurred about 1,000 years ago, indicating the potential for a repeat event. The earthquakes were either the result of multiple shallow faults rupturing together or twin quakes occurring back-to-back. The findings highlight the need for preparedness in the region, as a significant earthquake could cause severe damage to infrastructure and trigger landslides and local tsunamis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY
Kentucky State Police is vying for their third consecutive win as "America's Best-Looking Cruiser" and is asking for online votes. Their 2023 entry features a Dodge Charger wrapped in a blue and white paint scheme reminiscent of a 1978 Ford cruiser, photographed at the Blue Diamond Coal Co. in Hazard. Voting is open until July 31, with the top 13 finishers earning a spot on the 2024 calendar.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
A pod of orcas bumped into a boat during an endurance sailing race near the Strait of Gibraltar, causing the crew to drop its sails and raise a clatter to scare them off. No one was injured, but the incident highlights a growing trend of sometimes-aggressive interactions with Iberian orcas. Scientists have noted increasing reports of orcas bumping or damaging boats off the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula in the past four years, with no clear explanation for the behavior.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Pro golfer Tom Kim got covered in mud during his first round at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in New York. After hitting his tee shot way off line, his ball settled in a patch of high weeds. Kim chose to strip off his shoes and socks and go in after it, wading through waist-high mud for several moments before turning back without the ball. Despite having to take a penalty stroke and throw away his mud-stained shirt, he ended up bogeying the hole and finished his round at +3.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Bay Area
A window pane blown off from a high-rise building in San Francisco's Financial District prompted a shelter-in-place order. Police shut down nearby streets for the response and investigation, and said another window was at-risk of falling. Falling glass is not the only incident involving a blown-out window at the high-rise building. The incident happened as heavy rain and strong winds from an atmospheric river storm wreak havoc across the Bay Area.