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Science

The Science Application for Risk Reduction (SAFRR) Project was created to innovate the application of hazard science for the safety, security, and economic well-being of the nation. SAFRR helps build resilience to natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides, tsunamis, and coastal erosion by working with decision making and emergency response efforts across the nation.

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Tsunamis

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Earthquakes

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Floods/Winter Storms

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Volcanoes

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Wildfires and Debris Flows

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Risk Perception and Communication

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Scenarios

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Geo-narratives

Education

What to Expect in a Big Urban Earthquake

When a big earthquake hits a populated area, expect these effects.

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What to Expect in a Big Urban Earthquake

When a big earthquake hits a populated area, expect these effects.

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The HayWired Scenario: An Urban Earthquake in a Connected World

An interactive, graphics-rich summary of the hazards in the HayWired Scenario.

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The HayWired Scenario: An Urban Earthquake in a Connected World

An interactive, graphics-rich summary of the hazards in the HayWired Scenario.

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