Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Earthquake Early Warning Message in China: An Affordance Perspective Using Immersive Virtual Reality

He, Zhiping; Han, Peng; Chen, Z. Y.; Liang, Yongtu; Yang, Zhihong; Li, Tao

doi:10.3390/su151410874

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“…Another type of research is represented by He et al [32], who employ VR to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an Early Warning Message system for earthquakes in China. They employ immersive VR and use an indoor setting.…”

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Educational Seismology through an Immersive Virtual Reality Game: Design, Development and Pilot Evaluation of User Experience

Maragkou,

Rangoussi,

Kalogeras

et al. 2023

Education Sciences

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Virtual Reality (VR), especially in its immersive form, is a promising technology employed to support education and training in various fields. VR offers unique opportunities to experience situations and environments that are otherwise inaccessible or risky. Educational Seismology aims to inform and educate the public on earthquakes; to this end, the use of VR is investigated as an attractive solution. VRQuake is an immersive VR application designed and developed for Educational Seismology purposes. VRQuake is structured in five consecutive scenes and is organized as a game. It allows users to interact with virtual objects in real time and apply learned rules and good practices in reaction to an earthquake, thus providing a dynamic learning environment. A pilot evaluation of VRQuake is performed by volunteer university students who play the game and then answer a questionnaire with closed- and open-type questions referring mostly to the user experience. Analysis of the answers has shown positive results regarding usability, clarity and acceptance of the application. Answers are also encouraging as to the educational potential of VRQuake. Furthermore, qualitative analysis of open-type questions has contributed user suggestions and demands that point to interesting new directions for further improvement of user experience and learning outcomes.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Educational Seismology through an Immersive Virtual Reality Game: Design, Development and Pilot Evaluation of User Experience

Maragkou,

Rangoussi,

Kalogeras

et al. 2023

Education Sciences

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AI-Driven Innovations in Earthquake Risk Mitigation: A Future-Focused Perspective

Plevris

2024

Geosciences

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This study explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing earthquake risk mitigation across six key areas. Unlike traditional approaches, this paper examines how AI-driven innovations can uniquely enhance early warning systems, enabling real-time structural health monitoring, and providing dynamic, multi-hazard risk assessments that seamlessly integrate seismic data with other natural hazards such as tsunamis and landslides. It introduces groundbreaking applications of AI in earthquake-resilient design, where generative design algorithms and predictive analytics create structures that optimally balance safety, cost, and sustainability. The study also presents a novel discussion on the ethical implications of AI in this domain, stressing the critical need for transparency, accountability, and bias mitigation. Looking forward, the manuscript envisions the development of advanced AI platforms capable of delivering real-time, personalized risk assessments, immersive public training programs, and collaborative design tools that adapt to evolving seismic data. These innovations promise not only to significantly enhance current earthquake preparedness but also to pave the way toward a future where the societal impact of earthquakes is drastically reduced. This work underscores the potential of AI’s role in shaping a safer, more resilient future, emphasizing the importance of continued innovation, ethical governance, and collaborative efforts.

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Earthquake Early Warning Message in China: An Affordance Perspective Using Immersive Virtual Reality

Cited by 2 publications

References 53 publications

Educational Seismology through an Immersive Virtual Reality Game: Design, Development and Pilot Evaluation of User Experience

Educational Seismology through an Immersive Virtual Reality Game: Design, Development and Pilot Evaluation of User Experience

AI-Driven Innovations in Earthquake Risk Mitigation: A Future-Focused Perspective

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