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Exploring Earth Hazards
 Entry ID: USGS_Earth_Hazards

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Summary
Abstract: Understanding the mechanisms of natural events, such as earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, landslides, and floods, is important for the United States and the
world at large. Natural disasters have cost the U.S. alone 50 billion dollars
in recent years. By better understanding why natural events occur, we can plan
and manage in ways that will lessen the severity of these hazards. Through
scientific research, earth science educational programs, and societal planning
and preparedness, not only will the damaging effects of natural hazards be
reduced, but we will better understand the Earth on which we live.

http://www.usgs.gov/natural_hazards/

There are links available for more information on the variety of hazards.
Service Citation
Title: Exploring Earth Hazards
Provider: The Learning Web, USGS
URL: http://www.usgs.gov/natural_hazards/
Parent SERF
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Learning_Web
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION Parameter Definition
HAZARDS MANAGEMENT >HAZARDS MITIGATION Parameter Definition
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Science Keywords
AGRICULTURE >FOREST SCIENCE >FOREST FIRE SCIENCE Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA >CYCLONES Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
FARMING
BIOTA
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Service Provider
DOI/USGS/ED > Education Department, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://education.usgs.gov/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: ROBERT W. RIDKY
Phone: 703-648-4713
Email: rridky at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
USGS National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
MS 104
City: Reston
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 20192
Country: USA
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2004-04-21
SERF Last Revision Date: 2013-02-04
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