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West Virginia University

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New research by WVU statistician Mihyun Kim aims to predict and model extreme patterns in weather events, financial turmoil and pollution levels. Kim notes her research could play a critical role in West Virginia, which is susceptible to flash flooding, as shown here in the community of Rainelle following the destructive flash floods of 2016.

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