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China to draw up natural disaster 'risk map' to assist future urban planning

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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In an interview with Xinhua, Zou Ming, director of the disaster relief department of China's Civil Affairs Ministry, stated that the 'risk map' will be part of a natural disaster risk evaluation project intended to help city planners avoid locations at risk of earthquakes, floods and mudslides.

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Hazards Earthquake Flood Landslide
Themes Urban risk and planning GIS and mapping
Country and region China
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