This week, we will learn about how GIS was used to respond and recover from the 5.12.2008 Sichuan Earthquake in China. This disaster was massive enough to require a large-scale response from people around the world. The geography of the affected area made it very difficult to reach victims and assess damage - posing a variety of challenges to GIS analysts that we will explore this week.
At the successful completion of Lesson 9, students should be able to:
If you have questions now or at any point during this week, please feel free to post them on the Lesson 9 Questions and Comments Discussion in Canvas.
Links
[1] http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/05/12/world/05132008_CHINA_MAP.html?_r=0