ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Every passing year is marked with one or more catastrophic disaster in world. Natural disasters results in adverse consequences as loss of life, property and economic disruptions. India is vulnerable, in varying degrees, to a large number of disasters. To manage such crisis situation during disasters, there is requirement of dissemination of timely information and knowledge. New emerging technologies are important tool to deal with such situations. This paper analyze role

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... f Geological Information System (GIS) in disaster management. Increased usage of such technology can be effective in disaster management.