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All maps and data found here have been published for the Portsmouth simulation exercise. All information is fictitious and does not represent reality.

Intense rains have caused widespread floods and landslides in Peru, reportedly affecting more than half the country. The floods have inundated key infrastructure, including hospitals and schools,...

Tropical Cyclone Enawo made landfall over Antalaha district on 7 March and has continued its path across the country. The storm has caused widespread damage across north-eastern and central-eastern...

MapAction deployed to Jamaica at the request of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team to help support in initial assessments immediately after Hurricane MATTHEW had...

At the request of the United Nations, a MapAction volunteer has deployed to Tanzania to support the response to an earthquake which struck the border area between Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda on 10...

The smallest inhabited island of the Cape Verde archipelago, Brava (64 square km; population 6,000) has been experiencing since the 1st August strong and regular tremors at the core of the island...

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes north of country on 16 April. Two MapAction volunteers deploy to Ecuador to assist the Ecuadorian government with their emergency response.

Five months of heavy rains lead to severe flooding and the need for evacuation.

Cyclone Winston, the most powerful cyclone to hit Fiji since records began, makes landfall on 20 February. No detail on what we did.

Cyclone Chapala hits South Yemen on 3 November, causing severe flooding and widespread damage. No detail on what we did.

MapAction deploys volunteers to Athens, Belgrade and Geneva to support the coordination of the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean.

On 30th August Tropical Storm Erika swept through the island of Dominica causing flooding and landslides. The MapAction Latin America and Caribbean section provided remote support.

Devastating 7.8 strong earthquake hits Nepal on 25 April. MapAction volunteer is already in-country, quickly joined by larger team to help coordinate massive response effort.

A state of emergency is declared in Atacama and Antofagasta after major flooding.

Category 5 Cyclone Pam strikes Vanuatu on 13 March. MapAction team maps the needs of affected communities and helps coordinate the humanitarian response.

Severe flooding hits southern Malawi, causing widespread destruction. MapAction deploys a team to help with the response.

Pico de Fogo on Cape Verde began to erupt on 23 November 2014. MapAction provided remote mapping support.

MapAction supports ACAPS with mapping capacity for their country analysis reports and other projects.

We send a highly experienced team to Sierra Leone to help coordinate the response to the Ebola outbreak there, providing mapping support to the Ebola Operations Centre in Freetown.

As Ebola hits West Africa, MapAction deploys to Monrovia to help coordinate the national and international response to this medical emergency.

Widespread conflict hits north and central Iraq. MapAction deploys to help collate and disseminate key data about the complex and evolving crisis, working with others to ensure everyone uses the...

Floods in the north, south and east lead to call for international assistance. MapAction provides independent assessment of the situation, enabling teams to reflect on roles and procedures.

Sustained rainfall results in worst floods for over 100 years. No info on our response

Widespread fighting extends across the country, affecting hundreds of thousands. MapAction assesses the humanitarian impact of the violence and aid priorities.

Category 5 ‘super’ typhoon Haiyan makes landfall on 8 November. MapAction deploys immediately to support humanitarian operations in the worst-hit areas.

Cyclone Phailin makes landfall in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on 12 October. Doesn’t say what our response was

Heavy rain and flash floods severely affect several areas of Sudan. MapAction assists with GIS and IM support for the flooding response.

MapAction deploys to Myanmar in preparation for Cyclone Mehasan, producing recommendations on preparedness activities.

MapAction deploys to Yaounde, Cameroon, to support response to ongoing violence and insecurity in the Central African Republic.

MapAction team deploys in readiness for Typhoon Pablo (Bopha).

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on 07 Nov 2012, killing at least 39 people, injuring another 155 and destroying scores of homes. 100 people may be missing in...

The worst floods in more than a decade begin in April 2012, leaving thousands in urgent need of emergency aid. No detail on what we did

Torrential rain has been battering the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean since 20 April, causing heavy flooding and landslides. A State of Emergency has been called.

Following devastating explosions in a munitions depot in Brazzaville on 4 March, MapAction team deploys to produce sector maps to aid search and coordination, and records locations of ordnance found.

Tropical Storm Irina, following on the heels of tropical Storm Giovanna, causes widespread devastation and flooding. MapAction deploys a team to help boost the government’s GIS capabilities to cope...

Severe food crisis is forecast to strike the Sahel region, potentially affecting millions. A MapAction team assists with preparedness mapping.

Typhoon Washi/Sendong hits south Philippines on 13 December 2011, causing more than 1,000 deaths and displacing millions. The mounting scale of response by the end of December leads to a request...

Torrential rain from Tropical Depression 12-E causes extensive flooding. Damage to roads and infrastructure leaves many communities cut off. MapAction supports response after government declares...

Politically motivated violence in Abidjan and other areas threaten peace and security. MapAction team deploys to help obtain clear picture of humanitarian situation in the conflict-torn country.

An 8.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Oshika on 11 March, causing a tsunami. Doesn’t say what we did

Clashes between security forces and rebels cause hundreds of thousands to flee. MapAction teams are deployed to Tunisia and Egypt, to help with huge task of planning and logistics as people flee...

St Lucia is badly hit by Hurricane Tomas on 30 October, causing landslides, blocked roads and cut off communities. Nothing on our work?

Severe flooding in Islamabad region. MapAction provides situation mapping support for international agencies responding to the emergency.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Port-au-Prince on 12 January. MapAction deploys the next day, producing maps to aid search and rescue and creating a shared operational picture for relief...

Two months of continuous rainfall leads to severe flooding in Shkodra and Lezha regions. MapAction assists with flooding assessments in the north of the country.

MapAction helped to alleviate risks of a potential flood catastrophe in mountainous northern Pakistan. The charity was approached by NGO leaders in Pakistan seeking assistance with risk and...

Heavy rainfall around San Salvador causes flash flooding and landslides. Two MapAction team members deploy for 10 days to help with relief operations.

Two earthquakes of 7.6 and 6.9 strike Padang, Sumatra, on 30 September. Four MapAction volunteers are deployed to support the humanitarian response.

Tropical storm Ondoy causes mass destruction and flooding around Manila. MapAction team deploys to assist with information management and mapping.

Flash floods in Ouagadougou destroy property and displace tens of thousands of people.

Severe flooding in south of country leads government to request international assistance. MapAction team deploys in support.

Clashes between Pakistani and Taliban forces in northwest Pakistan displace millions. MapAction team deploys to support international relief coordination.

Flooding affects substantial part of northern Namibia and the Caprivi Strip. A MapAction team deploys to assist in the humanitarian assessment operation.

Hurricane Ike and other tropical storms bring devastating flooding centred on city of Gonaïves. MapAction deploys emergency mapping team as phase one response.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan province in China on 12 May 2008.

Cyclone Nargis devastates south of Myanmar and kills tens of thousands. MapAction team deploys to Bangkok for a month as integral component of rapidly assembled community of emergency agencies.

Severe flooding affects tens of thousands across the country. MapAction team helps steer evacuation planning and identifies campsite locations for displaced people.

Mexico City and Tabasco province severely affected by exceptional seasonal rainfall. MapAction deploys emergency mapping team but is constrained by lack of government data.

Hurricane Noel brings severe flooding and cuts off dozens of villages. MapAction team responds to deployment request from the UN.

Severe flooding affects much of northern Ghana. Team deploys to Tamale to assess situation by road and air. Maps distributed in-country and to donors.

Category 4 storm hits Jamaica on 20 August. Team deploys next day, producing vulnerability maps en route, taking part in rapid assessments and producing situation maps.

Severe flooding affected large areas of western and southern England during July 2007. MapAction assisted with overview mapping for responding agencies.

Severe flooding affects about a million people in southwest Pakistan. MapAction team member deploys in support of the UN’s response.

Extensive flooding threatens tens of thousands in Garissa county. MapAction produces situation mapping, helps coordinate relief and advises on governmental IT infrastructure.

MapAction team deploys in response to severe flooding affecting communities along thousands of kilometres of river in the interior of the country.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Yogiakarta, Java, on 27 May. MapAction team deploys and produces evacuation plan to mitigate further threat of volcanic eruption.

Map produced for UNOCHA showing history of seismic activity in East Africa Rift Valley.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes area around Muzzaffarabad, Kashmir, on 8 October. MapAction sets up operations in Pakistan within hours, creating a mapping unit and supporting disaster...

Two MapAction volunteers are deployed to establish a GIS/mapping cell during a food crisis aggravated by severe drought and locust invasion.

MapAction's first disaster response is to Sri Lanka in December 2004, in response to the catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami.

MapAction surveys and maps emergency food distribution infrastructure in southwest Lesotho ahead of crop failures that result in chronic food insecurity.

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