Natural Hazards Observer. Volume 32, Number 2, November 2007

Abstract

The mission of the Natural Hazards Center is to advance and communicate knowledge on hazards mitigation and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Using an all hazards and interdisciplinary framework, the Center fosters information sharing and integration of activities among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from around the world; supports and conducts research; and provides educational opportunities for the next genera- tion of hazards scholars and professionals. The Natural Hazards Center is funded through a National Science Foundation grant and supplemented by contributions from a consortium of federal agencies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to reducing vulnerability to disasters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA474326

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  • Biomedical
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  • Flood Control
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