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  • NCES.EEn.2.1.4 - Explain the probability of and preparation for geohazards such as land...
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State Highway Administration Catalogs Vulnerabilities
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Through the innovative use of a collection of tools, Maryland has begun identifying which of its roads and bridges are vulnerable to climate-related events.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Case Study
Provider:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Provider Set:
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Date Added:
08/29/2016
The Surge of the Storm
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In this lesson, students investigate the effects of hurricane storm surge on low-lying areas near the coast, determine the distance inland that the storm surge will reach, and simulate the destructive force of a storm surge.

Subject:
Earth Science
English Language Arts
Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association
Author:
Margaret Olsen and Katie Greganti
Date Added:
02/26/2019
Surviving a Tsunami - Lessons from Chile, Hawaii, and Japan
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This webpage provides several brief articles that describe the causes and impacts of large tsunamis, as well as offering tips related to preparation for and safety during a tsunami.

Provider:
USGS
Author:
USGS
Date Added:
06/24/2019
Watching for Wind: An Effort to Get the Upper Hand on Wildfire
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Climate scientists project that future climate conditions will result in increased risk of wildfire across much of the Southwest. Although fires are a natural part of Southern California landscapes, efforts by SDG&E and their partners may help minimize the impacts of future fires.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Case Study
Provider:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Provider Set:
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Date Added:
08/29/2016
Waterfront Restaurant Rebuilds to Remain Open Through Future Storms
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Property owners in New Jersey can check their vulnerability to sea level rise and storm surge using an interactive mapping tool—the NJ Flood Mapper. Here's how one restaurant owner used results from the tool in his long-term planning.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Case Study
Provider:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Provider Set:
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Date Added:
08/09/2016
Wind-Resistant Construction Key to Rebuilding for Resilience
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After most of the city was flattened by a tornado, Joplin, Missouri’s Mercy Hospital built a new facility, incorporating features to reinforce its resistance to wind.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Case Study
Provider:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Provider Set:
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Date Added:
08/29/2016