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Climate Change in Oregon
"Climate change refers to a change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g. using...
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Facing Climate Change
Facing_Climate_Change.png Climate change. The debate continues...
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes
At the beach, winter storms strip away sand covering a buried forest. A road-cut reveals massive...
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Earthquakes An earthquake is defined as the "perceptible trembling to violent...
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What Are 100 and 500 Year Floods?
According to the FEMA FAQ website, a 100-year flood is defined as: The term "100-year...
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Floods and Tsunamis
Floods Floods are a common hazard in Oregon. The damaging effects of a flood can be local or...
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Getting Involved With Community Wildfire Protection Planning
  Getting Involved with Community Wildfire Protection Planning   Many jurisdictions in Oregon have...
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Coastal Erosion
Coastal erosion is a natural process that continually affects the Oregon coast. Erosion becomes a...
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Oregon Communities at Risk - Assessment and Planning
Land management agencies, fire service professionals, and communities facing the threat of...
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Reducing Wildfire Risk On Your Property
Over the past decade, large numbers of people have migrated to Oregon and settled in areas where ...
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