THE ROLE OF SURVEYORS IN THE CONTROL OF EARTH TREMORS
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The paper delves into the multifaceted role of a surveyor, who is skilled in spatial measurement, land governance, and resource planning. It also highlights the impact of various natural disasters, including earthquakes and other catastrophic events. The paper emphasizes the necessity of effective disaster risk management and the potential contribution of surveyors in this field. Incorporating application-oriented concepts, methods, and instruments, the report underscores the surveyor's aptitude in simplifying and expediting disaster management. The surveyor's capabilities in land management, geodetic engineering, geo-informatics, satellite technology, and remote sensing are crucial in disaster risk reduction. Following a disaster, the surveyor plays a pivotal role in reestablishing property boundaries and right-of-way lines. This involves locating buried markers, recreating deed descriptions, and determining roadway positions. The surveyor's expertise, often aided by Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS equipment, facilitates retracement calculations for disturbed areas. By promoting collaboration between surveyors and disaster management, this publication advocates for the integration of surveying expertise to streamline recovery efforts after catastrophic events. The abstract encapsulates the significance of surveyors in disaster response and recovery, showcasing their vital role in mitigating the aftermath of natural disasters.
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