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October 9, 2015

On the Front Lines

Natural disasters can bring death and destruction to communities in the United States and around the world, but they can also teach us about Earth's natural processes. Teams of scientists are gathering new information about dangerous natural events, using cutting-edge methods and technology to help people understand them better.

Credit: National Science Foundation, NBC Learn and the Weather Channel


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