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Wall of Wind Challenge
WOW! Challenge Overview: The International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC), located on the campus of Florida International University (FIU), has developed the Wall of Wind Mitigation Challenge for South Florida high school students. This…
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FIU, National Hurricane Center join forces to improve storm surge forecasting in Haiti and Dominican Republic
NOAA has awarded $300,000 to FIU’s Extreme Events Institute and its International Hurricane Research Center to develop and implement the program, which is designed to help government agencies make informed decisions when hurricanes…
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NSF invests $40 million in research infrastructure for earthquake, wind and water hazards
Recognizing the national need for resilience against multiple natural hazards, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has initiated a new chapter in hazards research with a $40-million investment in Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure…
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NOAA designates IHRC as Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador
March 25, 2014 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has designated the FIU International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) as the first Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador in South Florida. Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) is about…
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FIU to lead insurance industry in solving the wind vs. flood issue
Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 Wind and water can have a devastating impact on property. Yet, as Hurricane Sandy made it clear in 2012, separate insurance systems for wind and flood damage make the…
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After Devastating Storm, FIU Studies Flaws in Building Designs
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5 natural disaster simulators in the US that help build stronger, more resilient communities
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Wall of Wind Challenge attracts next generation of engineers
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Your Home Is Your Castle. Local Disaster Experts Explain How To Protect It From Storms
