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Revolutionary VR Simulation Enhances Coastal Storm Safety

3/17/2025

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A groundbreaking virtual reality simulation, “Weather the Storm,” is set to revolutionize coastal safety by highlighting the critical need for evacuation during storms. Backed by NOAA and developed by top universities, it tackles the deadly impact of storm surges, which accounted for nearly half of cyclone fatalities from 1963 to 2012, underscoring the ongoing threat exemplified by Hurricane Ian's tragic toll in 2022.

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A groundbreaking virtual reality simulation, “Weather the Storm,” is set to revolutionize coastal safety by highlighting the critical need for evacuation during storms. Backed by NOAA and developed by top universities, it tackles the deadly impact of storm surges, which accounted for nearly half of cyclone fatalities from 1963 to 2012, underscoring the ongoing threat exemplified by Hurricane Ian's tragic toll in 2022.