Biology - Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources Program
Extreme Events and Disturbances(From the USGS Natural Hazards Gateway) In the United States each year, natural hazards cause hundreds of deaths and cost tens of billions of dollars in disaster aid, disruption of commerce, and destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. One of the goals of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is to reduce susceptibility of citizens who are in at-risk areas from natural hazards by working with partners and providing information and resources to help reduce these risks. The Ecosystems Program at USGS provides links to research for the following major natural hazards:
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Featured PublicationsNatural Hazards -- A National Threat (Fact Sheet 2007-3009 [2.8-MB PDF]) - In the United States each year, natural hazards cause hundreds of deaths and cost billions of dollars in disaster aid, disruption of commerce, and destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. Additional ResourcesRiding the Storm Landslide Danger in the San Francisco Bay Area - USGS is proud to feature a new documentary film, based on true-life landslide events. A catastrophic 1982 rainstorm triggered 18,000 landslides in the Bay Area, claiming 25 lives and causing millions of dollars in property damage. More > |
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