Analyzing Public Interest in Geohazards Using Google Trends Data

Erokhin, D. & Komendantova, N. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2568-6179 (2024). Analyzing Public Interest in Geohazards Using Google Trends Data. Geosciences 14 (10) e266. 10.3390/geosciences14100266.

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Abstract

This study investigates public interest in geological disasters by analyzing Google Trends data from 2023. This research focuses on earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and tsunamis to understand how search behaviors reflect public awareness and concern. This study identifies temporal and geographical patterns in search trends. Key findings reveal that public interest spikes during significant disaster events, such as the February 2023 earthquake in Turkey and Syria and the August 2023 hurricanes in the United States. This study highlights the importance of timely and accurate information dissemination for disaster preparedness and response. Google Trends proves to be a valuable tool for monitoring public interest, offering real-time insights that can enhance disaster management strategies and improve community resilience. This study’s insights are essential for policymakers, disaster management agencies, and educational efforts aimed at mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	geohazards; public interest; Google Trends; earthquakes; hurricanes; floods; tornadoes; tsunamis; disaster preparedness; real-time data analysis
Research Programs:	Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) > Cooperation and Transformative Governance (CAT)
Depositing User:	Luke Kirwan
Date Deposited:	15 Oct 2024 07:22
Last Modified:	15 Oct 2024 07:22
URI:	https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/20052

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