Table 4. Selected GWS for disaster education: geospatial datasets used in instructional materials

Disaster type Dataset Student tasks (inquiry and evaluation)
Urban flooding Urban Flood Map(Living Safety Map) Evaluate how extreme rainfall could cause flooding in the region. Identify flood-prone areas and classify risk levels (1st–5th grade). Estimate expected flood depth (m) during heavy rain events.
River flooding River Flood Map(Living Safety Map) Assess flood risks due to river overflow or embankment collapse. Identify high-risk areas and classify risk levels (1st–5th grade).
Coastal inundation & storm surge Coastal Inundation Prediction(Living Safety Map) Analyze storm surge vulnerability. Identify high-risk coastal areas and classify risk levels (1st–6th grade). Estimate wave height (m) during typhoons or storm surges.
Landslides Landslide Hazard Map(Living Safety Map) Identify landslide-prone areas based on slope, soil conditions, and precipitation history. Classify risk levels (1st–5th grade). Predict which areas are most susceptible to slope failure.
Earthquakes Earthquake Occurrence History(Living Safety Map) Identify seismic activity in the region. Count earthquakes (? magnitude 2.5) within a 50 km radius over the past 10–30 years. Compare earthquake frequency and severity with other regions.
Wildfires Wildfire Vulnerability Map(Korea Forest Service) Assess wildfire risks based on vegetation type, land use, and climate. Classify areas into risk levels (A–D grade). Analyze the relationship between wildfire-prone areas and human activity.
Heat waves Surface Temperature Distribution(Living Safety Map) Examine summer surface temperature variations. Compare heat distribution patterns and determine whether the region experiences higher/lower temperatures than surrounding areas.
Cold waves Cold Wave Frequency Map(Korea Meteorological Administration) Analyze the number of extreme cold wave events in the past year. Compare cold wave trends over time and assess regional variations.
Drought Drought Index(National Drought Information Portal) Evaluate regional water supply conditions. Interpret drought severity and analyze long-term water availability trends.
GWS, Geospatial Web Services.