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Date Published
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CARTO Contributors
Word count
560
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This past Saturday an epic earthquake devastated Nepal resulting in a profound death toll and a significant response from the humanitarian community. The crisis-mapping community has been actively involved in creating visualizations of search and rescue efforts, earthquake magnitude, and humanitarian responses. Multiple users have built maps using CartoDB and other platforms, providing valuable information on the impact of the disaster. Satellite imagery is being made available to track recovery and rescue efforts, and there are opportunities for individuals to contribute to mapping campaigns and share their own stories through embed codes. The response has been impressive, with multiple organizations and communities coming together to provide support and assistance.