Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula

Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula

Story maps are used as an interactive tool for communication and information dissemination. A web-based application using story mapping technology is presented to explore the Methana peninsula. This volcanic area is characterized by specific volcanic geoforms, unique flora and rich history. The stor...

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Main Authors: Varvara Antoniou, Lemonia Ragia, Paraskevi Nomikou, Pavlina Bardouli, Danai Lampridou, Theodora Ioannou, Ilias Kalisperakis, Christos Stentoumis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Subjects:
story map
geographical information system
geomorphology
history
Methana peninsula
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/7/12/484
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spelling doaj-36496cfe535b40ee8e39b8ecd3d71c0b2020-11-24T21:09:02ZengMDPI AGISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information2220-99642018-12-0171248410.3390/ijgi7120484ijgi7120484Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana PeninsulaVarvara Antoniou0Lemonia Ragia1Paraskevi Nomikou2Pavlina Bardouli3Danai Lampridou4Theodora Ioannou5Ilias Kalisperakis6Christos Stentoumis7Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli Zografou, 15784 Athens, GreeceNatural Hazards, Tsunami and Coastal Engineering Laboratory, Technical University of Crete, 736 00 Chania, GreeceFaculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli Zografou, 15784 Athens, GreeceFaculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli Zografou, 15784 Athens, GreeceFaculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli Zografou, 15784 Athens, GreeceFaculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli Zografou, 15784 Athens, GreeceEngineering—Research—Software Development, Michail Mela 21, GR-11521 Athens, GreeceEngineering—Research—Software Development, Michail Mela 21, GR-11521 Athens, GreeceStory maps are used as an interactive tool for communication and information dissemination. A web-based application using story mapping technology is presented to explore the Methana peninsula. This volcanic area is characterized by specific volcanic geoforms, unique flora and rich history. The story map combines maps, narrative texts and multimedia content. The spatial data produce thematic maps created by a Geographic Information System on geological data, historical monuments, biodiversity and hiking paths. The purpose is to highlight the distinguishing characteristics of the Methana peninsula, to enable users to interact with maps, texts and images and to inform professional and non-professional users about the particular aspects of volcanic areas.https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/7/12/484story mapgeographical information systemgeomorphologyhistoryMethana peninsula
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author Varvara Antoniou
Lemonia Ragia
Paraskevi Nomikou
Pavlina Bardouli
Danai Lampridou
Theodora Ioannou
Ilias Kalisperakis
Christos Stentoumis
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Lemonia Ragia
Paraskevi Nomikou
Pavlina Bardouli
Danai Lampridou
Theodora Ioannou
Ilias Kalisperakis
Christos Stentoumis
Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
story map
geographical information system
geomorphology
history
Methana peninsula
author_facet Varvara Antoniou
Lemonia Ragia
Paraskevi Nomikou
Pavlina Bardouli
Danai Lampridou
Theodora Ioannou
Ilias Kalisperakis
Christos Stentoumis
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title Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula
title_short Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula
title_full Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula
title_fullStr Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula
title_full_unstemmed Creating a Story Map Using Geographic Information Systems to Explore Geomorphology and History of Methana Peninsula
title_sort creating a story map using geographic information systems to explore geomorphology and history of methana peninsula
publisher MDPI AG
series ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
issn 2220-9964
publishDate 2018-12-01
description Story maps are used as an interactive tool for communication and information dissemination. A web-based application using story mapping technology is presented to explore the Methana peninsula. This volcanic area is characterized by specific volcanic geoforms, unique flora and rich history. The story map combines maps, narrative texts and multimedia content. The spatial data produce thematic maps created by a Geographic Information System on geological data, historical monuments, biodiversity and hiking paths. The purpose is to highlight the distinguishing characteristics of the Methana peninsula, to enable users to interact with maps, texts and images and to inform professional and non-professional users about the particular aspects of volcanic areas.
topic story map
geographical information system
geomorphology
history
Methana peninsula
url https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/7/12/484
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