With Google Earth, users can view the up-dated images of the disaster-stricken areas. Users can also create their own maps by creating custom image overlays and establishing links to images, videos and articles. Google Earth displays satellite images onto a 3D globe and users could explore geographical information with an oblique angle. There are various GIS software programs widely used in the academic circle:ĭeveloped by ArcGIS provides an online platform called StoryMaps which allows users to create simple maps for displaying their projects.ĭeveloped by Google Inc., Google Earth/Google Earth Pro perhaps is the most well-known GIS software across the globe.
