Catalyze a paradigm of cascading hazards science by leveraging new and existing data to predict how solid earth and critical zone processes interact with storms to impact future threats.

Galvanize a community of researchers who accelerate convergence and innovation in cascading geohazard science.

Improve resilience of susceptible communities by establishing strong partnerships with scientific and public service organizations that enhance collaboration, expand inclusivity, and exchange knowledge.

Prepare the future geohazard workforce for new challenges by broadening participation and providing dynamic programs that emphasize field training, engagement during disasters, and critical computational skills.

Innovation: develop research, education and outreach to transform cascading hazards science, empower communities and train a comprehensive workforce

Collaboration: engaging community and scientific partners to enhance research and societal resilience

Engagement: advancing participation in the geosciences and workforce to enrich land surface hazards understanding, preparedness and response

Community: cultivating shared values in all CLaSH activities and programs, for Center personnel and trainees, external partners and the communities we engage

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