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A new virtual reality simulation will use the idea that “seeing is believing” to show people why coastal evacuation orders are so important during storms.
Scientists have deployed a new series of Sofar “Spotter” buoys at four of the seven Mission: Iconic Reefs within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary identified as essential sites for restoration.
To fill in ocean-observation gaps, scientists have increasingly turned to an array of Uncrewed Surface Vehicles, some of which can navigate tens of thousands of kilometers to capture key observations autonomously.
Small businesses are critical in community disaster recovery. They provide essential goods and services and employment, and act as gathering locations during disasters.
Many Americans have experienced some form of extreme weather in recent years. NOAA expertise enables everyone to have the knowledge and ability to be safer, healthier and proactively mitigate the worst impacts of extreme weather events.
Artificial intelligence is opening new doors to Earth system modeling, and two recent studies demonstrate how AI can enhance our understanding of climate variability.
A new groundbreaking project explores the vital role of trust in fostering community acceptance of flood prevention strategies, particularly in coastal areas vulnerable to flooding.
Accurately predicting seasonal changes in coastal sea levels is crucial for managing flood risks, yet current model limitations present challenges.
Heat and humidity worsen urban air pollution. That is just one of many new findings emerging from a batch of recent studies on urban air quality.