LastQuake app earthquake colour scheme listing

The significant earthquakes are listed with their magnitude and date. The colour of each event corresponds to the felt intensity of the earthquake. The colour scheme is described in more details on the app itself for users who are interested. When clicking on a specific event, the user will be provided with more seismological details as seen in Figure 2.3 (as shown in source document). Users can also access comments, pictures about the earthquakes and maps showing the epicentre and the location of the eyewitnesses.

Cultural Factors: Communication

Hazards: Natural hazards

Disaster Phases: Response

Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens

Recommendations:

• The use of new technologies (e.g. Bluetooth) can improve communication strategies in disaster management situations
• Use cultural factors to improve the effectiveness of disaster communication