AR/VR, 3D Models,
Simulations &
Visualizations
Digital Interactive Tools, AR/VR, 3D Models, Simulations and Visualizations
Digital and immersive tools for exploring hazards, preparedness, risk communication and scientific visualisation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.