{"id":8213,"date":"2025-10-20T11:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nersc.no\/?p=8213"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:59:17","slug":"satellites-and-flood-risk-the-nansen-center-made-waves-at-science-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nersc.no\/en\/features\/satellites-and-flood-risk-the-nansen-center-made-waves-at-science-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Satellites and flood risk \u2013 The Nansen Center made waves at Science Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Satellites and flood risk \u2013 The Nansen Center made waves at Science Fair<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]The Nansen Center engaged visitors of all ages with research on sea level and flood risk during the National Science Week in Bergen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In September, the Nansen Center participated in the Science Fair in Bergen, part of the National Science Week (Forskningstorget). This year’s theme was \u201cSafety\u201d, and the activities at the center’s stand highlighted how sea-level rise affects coastal communities and how satellite data can be used to be more prepared for the future.<\/p>\n

Visitors were able to explore an interactive model that visualized sea-level changes in Bergen, and they could experiment with \u201ccreating\u201d floods in Bryggen, the historic waterfront district!<\/p>\n

A spinning wheel with statements \u2013 both true and false \u2013 challenged children and adults alike to reflect on the factors that actually affect sea level.<\/p>\n

Five researchers from the Nansen Center, ranging from PhD candidates to senior researchers, were on site to answer questions and explain how sea levels can be measured with millimeter precision using satellites in space.<\/p>\n

Marianne Williams-Kerslake, one of the researchers who contributed, says: \u201cParticipating at the Forskningstorget was extremely rewarding and enjoyable. Both children and adults were curious about our work at the Nansen Center and asked many insightful questions.\u00a0It was an excellent platform to inform the public of our research and inspire the next generation of researchers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Events like this give us a unique opportunity to show how research and technology provide valuable knowledge that is directly relevant to people and communities along the coast. This is particularly important in Norway, where sea-level rise and flood risks are real challenges.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1695033709348{padding-right: 0px !important;}”]

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About the National Science Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The National Science Week in Norway<\/a><\/span> (Forskningsdagene) is an annual national event, which aims to make research and knowledge accessible to everyone. A wide range of activities are organized throughout the country to stimulate curiosity and interest in research. The Science Fair in Bergen brings together research communities from across the region and is aimed at both school classes and the public.<\/p><\/div>

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Research on sea-level rise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Nansen Center conducts research on changes in sea level, both globally and locally. Satellite measurements are used to understand how the ocean is changing \u2013 and what these changes will mean for communities and activities along the coast. Increased knowledge leads to better forecasts and increases preparedness for floods.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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