Research is often described as an active, diligent, and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts. This intellectual investigation produces a greater understanding of events, behaviors, or theories, and makes practical applications through laws and theories. The term research is also used to describe a collection of information about a particular subject, and is usually associated with science and the scientific method.
The word research derives from Middle French (see French language); its literal meaning is 'to investigate thoroughly'.
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Natural Hazards Databases at NGDC - This database, from NOAA and the National Geophysical Data Center, provides extensive post-event information on many types of natural hazards.
Meta Description: [ Natural Hazards data and information including earthquake, tsunami, volcano, and tropical cyclone images ]
Asynchronous Learning Netwowrk - Educational portal with Earth Science courses including natural disasters and environmental geology.
Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information - Recent natural disaster information from the USGS. Also contains links to general hazard resources.
Meta Description: [ Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information home page ]
Natural Disaster Reference Database - Bibliographic database on research, programs, and results which relate to the use of satellite remote sensing for disaster mitgation.
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Natural Disasters: Destructive Forces of Nature - This is a fun, interesting, and highly educational resource to learn all about Natural Disasters and the effects that they have on our planet.
Meta Description: [ This is a fun, interesting, and highly educational resource to learn all about Natural Disasters and the effects that they have on our planet. ]
Natural Hazards .org - Atmospheric and Geologic Hazards Information - Information on all types of atmospheric and geologic hazards with links to additional educational resources and active warning sources.
Meta Description: [ NaturalHazards.org provides information on all types of atmospheric and geologic hazards including tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes, snow, drought, floods, landslides, wildland fire, temperature extremes, and wind ]
Natural Hazards Center - Resources from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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Natural Hazards Center at Pennsylvania State University - This research and education center brings together a diverse group to develop and implement cross-disciplinary studies in hazard evaluation, forecasting, and mitigation.
Meta Description: [ Natural hazards cut across social, cultural and economic barriers to profoundly affect life on this planet. The Penn State
Natural Hazards Center brings together a diverse group to develop and implement cross-disciplinary studies in hazard evaluation, forecasting, and mitigation. ]
Natural Hazards Project of the Organization of American States - Outlines projects being undertaken in the Western Hemisphere to evaluate vulnerabilities (particularly to flooding) and provide mitigation.
Meta Description: [ Home page of the Natural Hazards Project, a division of the Unit of Sustainable Development and Environment of the Organization of American States. Página web del Proyecto de Peligros Naturales, una división de la Oficina de Desarrollo Sostenible y Medio Ambiente de la Organización de los Est... ]
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