abnormally dangerous activity
- An unsuitable action for an area, that despite taking appropriate precautions, still presents a high risk of harm. The benefit of this action to the community in the region doesn't outweigh the potential for damage
- Building a nuclear power plant in a residential area would be considered an abnormally dangerous activity because the risk outweighs the possible benefits.
- Storing toxic chemicals in a densely populated neighborhood is an abnormally dangerous activity due to the high risk involved.
- Conducting explosives testing near schools and hospitals can be classified as an abnormally dangerous activity because of the high potential for harm.
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