Students harness GIS technology to help with earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria

The horrific scenes emerging from the Feb. 6 earthquake that ravaged parts of Turkey and Syria left millions worldwide feeling powerless to help. Other than donating to a relief fund, what possible assistance could be provided from thousands of miles away? On Monday night, 30 Clark University students gathered in the Jefferson GIS lab to answer that question.

The students staged a mapathon, using GIS (geographic information systems) technology to convert satellite imagery into maps showing the location of roads, buildings, bridges, and other features in the earthquake-impacted areas to aid relief organizations in their search-and-recovery efforts.

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