Geographical Atlas of Natural Disasters in Slovenia
from 01/11/2023
The online Geographical Atlas of Natural
Disasters in Slovenia shows basic information on natural hazards and natural
disasters in Slovenia. It includes data on historical natural disasters, and it
presents hazard maps for several natural phenomena (avalanches, floods,
landslides, earthquakes, and forest fires) and data on the damage caused by
natural disasters.
Aim
The aim of the atlas is to inform the
professional community and the public about the types and frequency of natural
disasters that have occurred on Slovenian territory since the fourteenth
century, more frequently since 1750, and more specifically for the last 150
years. In total, the database comprises approximately five thousand units, with
over 100,000 pieces of data, of which the relevant ones are displayed in the
online atlas. This article presents the origins and design of the atlas, along
with an analysis of its content.
How to participate
The project is open to anyone who observes a natural disaster in their environment.By clicking on the "Report a natural disaster" button, you can report basic information about the type and location of the event, as well as a short description and the author's details. The information will be entered into the database after the editorial team has assessed its relevance.
Needed equipment
The
application is accessible by the internet, therefore a computer or mobile phone
is requested to enter the data. No special application is needed.
About funding
Funding bodies: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia ARIS – Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
Funding program: The Atlas was created within the framework of the research projects Avalanche Hazard Management using Relief Classification (J6-2591; 1. 9. 2020–31. 8. 2023; leader: Blaž Komac), and is based on the work and data collected within the framework of the previous projects CapHaz-Net (Improving the relationship between society and natural disasters: towards a more resilient society; 2009–2012; leader: Blaž Komac), The impact of new climate conditions on avalanches in Slovenia (J6-4627; 1. 10. 2022–30
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