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Table 5.1 (continued) Process of Risk Estimation for Pipelines, Tunnels,
Rail, and Transit Systems
b. The release of HAZMAT in the environment after oil and gas pipelines
rupture:
i. HAZMAT contaminates the water bodies and soils of the
surrounding environment after explosion
ii. HAZMAT will not be treated immediately
c. Explosions of transit systems (i.e., maglev and tubular rails) created by
explosive devices:
i. Derailment and rupture of maglev and tubular rails
ii. Missiles in ight from transit/rail system burst
iii. Generate ash res and reballs
iv. Dust and fragment explosions
d. Flash ood ...