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Launched by the end of October 2005, NAHRIS continuously attracts users and user groups. Here are some key figures (as of May 20, 2013): > A total of 1001 registered, individual users > Previous users come from Switzerland, Switzerland and UK > During the past three days, 0 persons have applied and 1 user has logged in

Lienert C., Hurni L. (2007). Dissemination of cartographic concepts and tools in natural hazard management by novel elearning methods. Proceedings of the 23rd International Cartography Conference. Moscow, Russia. (abstract) Lienert C., Bischof N., Hurni L. (2009). The Swiss Virtual Campus project NAHRIS - Experiences from a multi-disciplinary e-learning project in the natural hazard and risk management domain. International Journal on E-Learning 8(2): 209-222 (abstract)