This theme will focus on:

• New generation of earth observation systems for natural hazard monitoring
• UAV-based monitoring for immediate hazard mapping and damage assessment
• Laser scanning for 3D indoors modeling and evacuation simulations
• Web based multidimensional GIS for disaster risk management
• New geospatial technologies in early warning, forecasting and monitoring of natural hazard chains
• Public participation GIS for emergency warning, preparedness and planning