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News Release 15-101

In year of U.S. wildfires, Nepal earthquake, NSF awards $27.5 million in hazards research grants

Scientists will study ways to predict and respond to hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, wildfires, drought

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Wildfire in a forest

NSF's Hazards SEES program funds research in areas including land management and risk of wildfires.

Credit: NASA


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man by rubble and damaged houses after the April 2015 earthquake in Nepal

The April 2015 earthquake in Nepal resulted in extensive loss of life and property.

Credit: USGS


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land with cracks from drought

One Hazard SEES grant topic focuses on improving resilience to drought by understanding trade and food policies.

Credit: NOAA


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sattelite image showing a hurrincane reaching land

Risk management in responding to land-falling hurricanes is a Hazards SEES award subject.

Credit: NOAA


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cars in traffic on highway under bruning sun

A Hazards SEES award will address maintaining critical infrastructure during extreme heat events.

Credit: NSF Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Site


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Volcano errupting

Hazards SEES scientists will study resilience to volcanic crises during prolonged risk periods created by those disasters.

Credit: USGS


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