Tag: earthquake
Geo Roundup: Google Map API Usage Limits, GPS for Military Use Report, Earthquake Timeline Map
Google recently introduced limits to its Google Maps API usage. Starting October 1, 2011, free usage is limited to: “up to 25,000 map loads per day for each API” or “up to 2,500 map loads per day that have been modified using the Styled Maps feature.” Non-profits and those map applications determined by Google to be “in [...]
Mapping Japan's changed landscape from space
Following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on 11 March, satellite imagery has been vital in providing a clear picture of the extent of devastation to aid the relief effort now underway. Guest article from ESA. Following the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on 11 March, satellite imagery has been vital [...]
Of Interest: Real-Time Middle East Tweet Mapping, Christchurch Earthquake Maps
Following the unrest in the Middle East via Tweets has been made possible by developer Virender Ajmani. Tweets tagged with #bahrain, #egypt, #libya, and #iran are mapped out at intervals of 5 seconds on this Google Maps application (blog post from Ajmani here). ~via Got Geoint? Esri has published a social media map in partnership [...]
Haiti Maps and GIS Data Resources
Resources for finding maps, satellite imagery, GIS data and other geographically related data for the country of Haiti. This page has been updated to included links to mapping resources for the recent January 12, 2010 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti. Haiti Maps and GIS Data Earthquake Related Maps for Haiti Listing from the Google Maps [...]