Digital Interactive Tools
AR/VR experiences, 3D models, simulations and visualisations that support Disaster Risk Reduction Education.
The HayWired Scenario: An Urban Earthquake in a Connected World https://www.usgs.gov/tools/haywired-scenario-urban-earthquake-a-connected-world Theme / scope California, USA — Interactive geonarrative / StoryMap Brief Description Interactive geonarrative examining cascading consequences of a hypothetical magnitude 7.0 Hayward Fault earthquake. Useful for Infrastructure vulnerability, systems thinking and urban-risk scenarios. |
Virtual Reality for Flood-Risk Communication Theme / scope France — Flood-risk VR communication case study Brief Description Case study on using VR and visual effects to make rare and complex flood events tangible for public discussion. Useful for Risk communication and professional-development examples. |
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Earthquake Simulation https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/earthquake-simulation-b686ebb4ab13470dbaf2956426cde095 Theme / scope International — 3D simulation; International — Interactive 3D model Brief Description Interactive three-dimensional earthquake simulation hosted on Sketchfab. Useful for Visualising earthquake effects and discussing hazards in the built environment. |
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Disaster Risk Reduction Theme / scope International — Curated VR/AR collection Brief Description PreventionWeb/UNDRR collection of publications, case studies and applications involving virtual, augmented and mixed reality in DRR. Useful for Locating initiatives and comparing immersive approaches. |
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Interactive Earthquake Browser https://www.earthscope.org/app/ieb/ Theme / scope International — Interactive 3D scientific visualisation Brief Description Interactive browser for filtering earthquakes by date, magnitude and depth, mapping them and rotating the event distribution in three dimensions. Useful for Earthquake depth, subduction zones, fault patterns, map interpretation and data-based inquiry. |
Seismic Waves: Interactive 3D Earth Visualisation https://www.earthscope.org/app/swaves/ Theme / scope International — Interactive 3D scientific visualisation Brief Description Interactive 3D representation of seismic-wave propagation through and around the Earth. Useful for P- and S-waves, reflected and refracted phases, Earth structure and guided scientific observation. |
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Virtual Reality Simulation of an Earthquake Scenario in a School https://www.preventionweb.net/news/virtual-reality-vr-simulation-earthquake-scenario-school Theme / scope International — School earthquake VR case study Brief Description School-based VR simulation designed to help users consider how to react effectively during an earthquake. Useful for Preparedness, identifying safe/unsafe behaviour and pre-/post-drill reflection. |
Earthquake VR Experience (360°) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JBA8gP2jrU Theme / scope International — Virtual reality; International — 360° / immersive video Brief Description A 360-degree earthquake experience intended for immersive observation of an earthquake scenario. Useful for Guided observation, identifying hazards and discussing appropriate behaviour. |
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Virtual Reality for Earthquake Preparedness: Scenario in a Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA1kIzCoIX4 Theme / scope International — Virtual reality; International — VR preparedness scenario Brief Description Classroom-based VR earthquake-preparedness scenario. Useful for Analysing safe and unsafe actions, emergency behaviour and response procedures in school settings. |
Feel Safe VR Experience — Flood-Risk Education https://www.preventionweb.net/news/six-real-world-disaster-risks-being-tackled-virtual-reality Theme / scope Italy / International — Flood-risk VR case study Brief Description Youth-oriented VR initiative using scenario challenges to recognise flood dangers and practise protective responses. Useful for Flood preparedness and decision-making. |
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Disaster Scope https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/disaster-scope Theme / scope Japan / International — Augmented-reality application Brief Description Documented AR application overlaying simulated flooding, debris and fire smoke onto the user’s surroundings. Useful for Flood and smoke awareness, evacuation-drill preparation and AR risk communication. |
The Virtual Reality Classroom: Landslide-Risk Learning Theme / scope Nepal / International — VR/360° place-based learning Brief Description Initiative using 360-degree and aerial images of landslide-affected areas in web, mobile and headset environments. Useful for Landslide awareness, place-based learning and school-community engagement. |
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Immersed: A VR Experience about Flood and Resilience https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/immersed-vr-experience-about-flood-and-resilience Theme / scope USA — Flood-risk VR case study Brief Description Immersive flood visualisation comparing conditions with and without mitigation measures. Useful for Risk communication, mitigation planning and teacher professional learning. |
Earthquake Scenarios and Scenario ShakeMaps https://www.usgs.gov/tools/earthquake-scenarios Theme / scope USA / International — Scenario mapping and simulation Brief Description USGS scenario tool using an assumed magnitude, location and fault geometry to produce modelled ShakeMaps. Useful for What-if investigations, emergency-planning exercises and interpretation of possible shaking patterns. |
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Rose Canyon Fault M6.9 Earthquake Scenario Animation https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/animation-a-scenario-m69-earthquake-rose-canyon-fault Theme / scope USA / Mexico — 3D earthquake scenario Brief Description Three-dimensional scenario model illustrating fault rupture, wave propagation and rupture directivity near San Diego and Tijuana. Useful for Seismic-wave directivity, urban exposure and scenario interpretation. |
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