Virtual Volunteers Use Twitter And Facebook To Make Maps Of Nepal

Soon after the earthquake struck on April 25, volunteers began monitoring Twitter, Facebook and other social media for reports from Nepal. Some worked to translate them; others posted to maps and Google docs to help guide responders in the stricken country.

Far-flung volunteers are also creating and improving maps of Nepal by studying satellite and air reconnaissance photos. Some of the images they’re using come from drones flown by volunteers.

http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/05/05/404438272/virtual-volunteers-use-twitter-and-facebook-to-make-maps-of-nepal

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