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From publically available satellite images such as LANDSAT to the creation of digital globes, the tools researchers and students use to visualize the Earth have changed dramatically over the last several decades. Working to further this shift is the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE). The ISDE’s mission is to use global cooperation to create a comprehensive geospatial model of the Earth to inform scientific and political decisions about environmental and other Earth observation-related concerns.
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Societal interest in tornadoes has increased over the past few years largely due to the loss of life and catastrophic damages of recent events. In the United States the 2011 and 2013 tornado seasons were particularly bad for the large impacts on society.
In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, the City of Tacloban - capital of the Philippine province of Leyte - will hold a summit to share both successes and failures during the Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda). Mayors and other public representatives are invited to come to talk about the lessons learned for disaster risk management. “We intend to hold a summit for all people in government and especially the cities that have the same geography like our city and to share with them our experience”, the Vice-Mayor, Jerry “Sambo” Yoakasin, said.
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With a vision to harness the world's data and information resources through international cooperation, the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) aims to establish a digital replication of our planet which will allow us to monitor, measure, and forecast natural and human activity on the planet.
The 4th bi-annual Digital Earth Summit will see participants from around the world gathering to discuss how we respond effectively to the global environment and social changes in an increasingly populated world.
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