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New ÁùºÏ±¦µä State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs

With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights

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ÁùºÏ±¦µä Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden

The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera

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Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes

Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle