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Philippines: Lack of geologists in Eastern Visayas hampers mapping of hazard areas

Source(s): Inquirer.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
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'Our lack of geologists here in the region could affect our geohazard survey Right now, our central office has set a target of geohazard mapping involving eight areas across the region,' said James Leones, chief geologist at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Leones highlighted that geohazard mapping helps identify areas prone to landslide, flooding or earthquake and can save lives and prevent economic loss, in a report by Joey A. Gabieta for The Inquirer.

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

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