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Natural Disaster Reduction and Risk Assessment – Role of USGS Tim Cohn

Natural Disaster Reduction and Risk Assessment – Role of USGS Tim Cohn Science Advisor for Hazards. U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to: Describe and understand the Earth

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Natural Disaster Reduction and Risk Assessment – Role of USGS Tim Cohn

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  1. Natural Disaster Reduction and Risk Assessment – Role of USGS Tim Cohn Science Advisor for Hazards U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey

  2. The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to: • Describe and understand the Earth • Manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources • Enhance and protect our quality of life • Minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters. --USGS Strategic Plan

  3. Earthquakes Volcanoes Landslides Geomagnetic storms Wildlife disease Floods Droughts Coastal erosion Tsunamis Wildland fire Natural hazards for which USGS has mandated responsibility:

  4. USGS Hazards Activities Develop basic scientific understanding of natural processes Monitor the Earth to provide: • Hazards maps • Real-time warnings • Long-term records

  5. ANSS -- Seismic Monitoring

  6. Active USGS Site Inactive USGS Site Other Agency Site New/Proposed Site NSIP -- Base Federal Streamgaging Network

  7. Volcano Monitoring

  8. Summary • USGS works with its partners to provide the scientific information needed for effective mitigation and response to natural hazards

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