It has been a question asked among many people, especially those living in and around earthquake-affected regions, can we predict the occurrence of an earthquake? Seismic experts have proclaimed that earthquakes cannot be predicted, as numerous variables must be taken into consideration that have made people believe it is impossible.
New Partnership to Build Public Awareness of Global Earthquake Risk
USGS and the Global Earthquake Model Foundation take steps to save lives worldwide
M6.2 Earthquake – 10km SE of Norcia, Italy – Interactive Impact Summary Map
M6.2 Earthquake – 10km SE of Norcia, Italy Impact Summary Map via Esri
OSM Mapathon for Ecuador Earthquake at Heidelberg University on Thursday April 21st
An update via the GIS Science news blog
New Book ‘Earthquake Time Bombs’ Sounds the Alarm to Protect Vulnerable Earthquake-prone Cities Around the World
Raises the Question: Where Will the Next Great Urban Earthquake Strike? In his new book, Earthquake Time Bombs, Yeats discusses the importance of convincing the public to take action before an earthquake strikes their city and that the next damaging earthquake will help drive change
New Book ‘Earthquake Time Bombs’ Serves As Wake-up Call for Earthquake-prone Cities Around the World
Scientist Says Implication of Earthquake Time Bombs are Worldwide
Caltech-Led Team Looks In Detail at the April 2015 Earthquake in Nepal
For more than 20 years, Caltech geologist Jean-Philippe Avouac has collaborated with the Department of Mines and Geology of Nepal to study the Himalayas—the most active, above-water mountain range on Earth—to learn more about the processes that build mountains and trigger earthquakes.
HOT requesting help with Nepal emergency mapping response
A message on behalf of the HOTOSM humanitarian mapper team in response to the crisis in Nepal – This message comes via way of the OSM-Colorado Group
Nepal earthquake smart maps released
Two interactive smart maps that provide unique insights into Nepal’s earthquake tragedy have been released by global mapping giant Esri.
Kathmandu, viewed by Pléiades satellites, before and after the earthquake. 28.04.2015
Following Nepal’s devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake on Saturday, Airbus Defence and Space has acquired Pléiades satellites imagery to support the International Charter and Copernicus Emergency Management Service. The data acquired will assist in assessing the damage and help rescue organisations in the delivery of humanitarian aid
