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.
Data Tip – Nepal Earthquake Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX – Beta)
An interesting resource tip came our way for those looking to support relief efforts in Nepal – The Nepal Earthquake Humanitarian Data Exchange
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
Disaster OpenRouteService for Nepal available
Facing the most severe earthquake for the past decades, Nepal and especially the Kathmandu area show unimagineable devastations.
Esri Maps Provide Geographic Context on Nepal Earthquakes
sri has published a pair of interactive maps about the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks that struck Nepal over the weekend. The following maps are available for the media to embed or share as part of ongoing coverage.
GISCorps Update for Volunteers – Nepal Earthquake Assistance
An announcement from the GISCorps…
SuperGIS is Selected for Public Infrastructure in Nepal
Supergeo Technologies, the global leading GIS software and solution provider, announces that Rajdevi Engineering Consultant utilizes SuperGIS Desktop, SuperGIS Spatial Analyst and SuperGIS 3D Analyst in several governmental public infrastructure projects in Nepal.
Industry celebrates GI success at the 2014 AGI Awards for Geospatial Excellence
On 13th November at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwickshire, AGI hosted a new look awards ceremony for 2014. This prestigious event brought together leaders from across the geospatial sector to celebrate the best of the year’s geospatial projects, as well as excellence in teaching and research.
Feature – A Look At The Responsible UAS (unmanned aerial vehicle) Industry
Drones… actually, we prefer to use the technical term UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) or UAS (unmanned aerial system), are in the news almost every day recently, however, it seems the focus on these flying sensors is hardly ever in a positive light, rather, the mainstream media has really gravitated to the headline stealing, trendy, link […]
