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Every once in a while, a story of impending apocalypse captures the public\u2019s imagination – whether it\u2019s the threat of a devastating volcanic eruption or a collision with a massive asteroid. While the chances of a catastrophic event are low, the chance exists. And as long as the probability is north of zero, there will be people working to monitor, prepare, and even prevent the worst case scenario. In Guardians of the Apocalypse, we meet the people standing between us and our greatest fears.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every so often, apocalyptic stories like eruptions or asteroids capture the public\u2019s imagination. Though rare, the risk is real. 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