hazard
noun
an unavoidable danger or risk, even though often foreseeable.
Example Sentences
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Together, the datasets produced a more detailed map of the Cascadia subduction zone and could help scientists improve estimates of earthquake hazards across northern Oregon.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
But pieces that are too small to track can still pose hazards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Melting glaciers and thawing permafrost can also destabilise mountain slopes, increasing the risk of landslides and other hazards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Over the next eight years, Guikema said he would use C$8m to research tools for better preparing for natural hazards, like storms and wildfires, at the University of Western Ontario.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
He didn’t often get compliments on his taste—one of the inherent hazards of wearing a dragon necklace.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
