Earthquake Support 2008- Disaster Response and Assistance

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Earthquake Support 2008

Earthquake Watch

On May 12, 2008, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake occurred 55 miles west-northwest of Chengdu, Sichuan, China. In the active quake zone more than 19,000 people were killed and many more trapped and injured as 80 percent of the buildings collapsed.

If you need assistance in responding to earthquake disasters and your GIS software has been lost or destroyed, we can assist with replacement software.

To request emergency software, replacement software, data/imagery, or services/consulting assistance from ESRI, complete and submit the Request Emergency Assistance Form. All requests for assistance should be justified and show direct support for the disaster.
Contact the Disaster Help Coordination Team for general inquiries about your request.

Get Maps, Images, and Data

For Responders and People Affected General Interest

Maps, Images, and Data for Responders and People Affected

Latest Earthquakes in the World—USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: Earthquake Activity

Earthquakes

Seismic Monitor

UNOSAT—China maps and reports.
Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program (GSHAP)—Maps and reports.
Digital Tectonic Activity Map—NASA
NASA's Earth Observatory—Images of Earthquake Near Chengdu, China

World-wide Earthquake Locator—Edinburgh Earth Observatory
Public Domain Templates for ArcPad—Starting points for ArcPad projects for response personnel deployed in the field.
ReliefWeb provides information for relief workers worldwide, including maps of regional emergencies.

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