Two Nepal related data stories:
How The Candy Crush Of Data Is Saving Lives In Nepal
The UN and Frog have teamed up on a platform that's unifying data and first responders alike. It looks like a great tool the only bad thing I can see is why no one thought of it and implemented it sooner.
How Nepal's earthquake was mapped in 48 hours
One of the most important challenges facing rescuers is knowing which roads are still open. This article from Wired describes how detailed, post-earthquake maps were created by combining data from satellites, social media, and news outlets. Surprisingly, there's not much automation.
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