Hey Guys
On of the best uses for a GIS is presenting data in a way the public can easily comprehend.
Here's a recent couple of good examples from New Zealand
Thought you might be interested...
Not arguing, but how does this differ from mapping?
I guess the GIS part comes into play (in my mind) when the pieces of data can be utilized together and relationships shown. Yes much easier to create good looking presentation maps these days.
I have a feeling the same thing was being done before GIS, it's just much easier now.
It IS mapping
And these are good examples of the art
Howdy,
I agree that NZ GNS has some excellent products/graphics. For more Canterbury earthquake details see: Canterbury earthquake details
I don't find the following map to be well done however: more info from NZ GNS
I had great times in NZ and plan to return. Unfortunately, I cannot make it to the Rugby World Cup.
The continuing seismic activity in Canterbury is troubling. I picked up a copy of Rocked and Ruptured, a book on NZ geological faults, by JJ Aitken while visiting the University of Auckland. In it the author writes with respect to Canterbury-Chathams:" Few active faults are known in this tectonic province and the area competes with Northland for the prize for the quietest province." How little we know. A friend's son lives in Christchurch. He has been lucky so far with only property damage.
Cheers,
DMM
