Geo-information technology can be of considerable use in disaster management, but with considerable challenge in integrating systems, interoperability and relia

Effective utilization of satellite positioning, remote sensing, and GIS in disaster monitoring and management requires research and development in numerous area

Lessons learned in the last several years have given clear indications that the prediction and efficient monitoring of disasters is one of the critical factors

Although many books have been published on the application of GIS in emergency management and disaster response, this is the first one to bring together a compr

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