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From Risk to Resilience: Impacts of Natural Hazards Research

NSF conducts critical research on natural hazards to fortify infrastructure, safeguard lives, reduce economic losses and protect the future.
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NSF Impacts

The U.S. National Science Foundation advances research on natural hazards, from designing earthquake-resistant buildings to improving storm forecasts.

By enhancing understanding of these threats, NSF helps save lives, strengthen communities and reduce economic losses.

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Explore NSF-supported research that protects Americans and mitigates the impact of extreme events.

Firefighters use global positioning system technology to help combat wildfires in southern California

Extinguishing the Threats from Wildfires

From predicting a fire's path to expanding wireless communication, NSF's investments help mitigate the impacts of wildfires.

Supercell thunderstorm near Moscow, Kansas

Into the Storm: Advancing Tornado Prediction and Resilience

NSF-supported researchers are developing ways to better understand tornado behavior, improve storm tracking, extend warning times and design resilient infrastructure.

Hurricane Ike developing in Gulf of Mexico and making landfall on Texas coast

Weathering the Storm: Advancing Hurricane Forecasting and Readiness

NSF protects communities by improving hurricane forecasts and enabling storm-resilient infrastructure.

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