Six Pieces of Advice for Mapmakers as Learned from Hurricane Isaac

Tuesday, September 4th 2012

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Last week the news was all about Hurricane Isaac. All sorts of maps beyond those of its predicted course filled government and media websites and blogs. Old apps were refreshed and new ones announced. A week later, we look back and share six pieces of advice for mapmakers as learned from Hurricane Isaac.

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