Category Archives: Natural Calamities

India’s Own GPS in the Making:A Big Leap-First Satellite Launched

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

India  launched the first stage of its domestic satellite navigation network which will eventually provide services both to civilians and the military and is similar to the US Global Positioning System. The first of seven satellites was carried into space … Continue reading →

Posted in GPS, India, Natural Calamities, Natural Resources | 3 Comments

Natural Disaster or Cost of Ecological Sins?

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

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Posted in earth, Ecosystem, Links, Natural Calamities | 1 Comment

Why do more people die in some earthquakes than others?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

The severity of an earthquake can be expressed in terms of both intensity and magnitude. However, the two terms are quite different, and they are often confused. Intensity is based on the observed effects of ground shaking on people, buildings, and natural features. … Continue reading →

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New York Utilized its Open Data Platform and Social media to Map Evacuation info for Hurricane Sandy

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Social media played a pivotal role in disaster management of Sandy.The City of New York utilized its Open Data platform to help residents deal with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The effort, which was part of the Digital Road Map … Continue reading →

Posted in GIS, map making, Natural Calamities, Urban Studies | 1 Comment