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The Role of Geographic Information Systems in Disaster Response

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During the 2010 Haiti earthquake, volunteers used GIS to map damaged buildings and make-shift camps from satellite images within days, helping rescue teams coordinate efforts and save countless lives.

Why this is interesting

When a hurricane is about to hit, how do emergency teams know exactly where to send help first? The answer lies not just in satellites, but in the invisible layers of map data that guide every move.