Hurricane Watch 2006 -- Scientists Use Visual Images to Stress Hurricane Risks
As another potentially busy hurricane season approaches, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists are sharing data and photos with the public to stress the importance of evacuation and storm preparedness. By displaying a series of before-and-after photos that punctuate the damage unleashed on coastal communities recently hit by hurricanes, USGS scientists hope to inform citizens living in coastal regions about the need to heed evacuation orders when a severe storm threatens their community.
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