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United States: Globe turning to Asheville's tech to help assess flood risks

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By Mike Cronin

Rising sea levels and the increasing unpredictability of flooding have governments and businesses throughout the world looking to Asheville (USA) for solutions.

Cutting-edge three-dimensional software mapping models developed UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center are helping officials in places such as Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, Florida, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, prepare for too much water.

And global companies like California-based Esri, which also develops mapping software, are taking notice.

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Hazards Flood
Themes Risk identification and assessment GIS and mapping
Country and region United States of America

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