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<p>In the days following Irene's catastrophic flooding in the state, Vermonters, shocked by the severity of the damage, are wondering, "How did this happen?" and "What's next?" To help answer those questions, <em>¶¶Òõ̽̽ Today</em> spoke with researchers around the university. Read on to learn more from experts in climatology, watershed science, and sociology, among other fields -- and hear what roles some in our community have played already in documenting the disaster and aiding relief.</p>