Abstract
In this study, we examined the usefulness of 3D printed terrain models for disaster mitigation education.
The models comprised elements of different colors and sizes and were developed using Geospatial Informa- tion Authority of Japan maps. They were subjected to liquefaction and flooding, and for this, typical terrain areas were selected. A questionnaire based on the models was conducted for college students and families to verify the effectiveness of 3D-printed terrain models in disaster mitigation education. The results show that the models can effectively improve the education on recognition and imagination and is more understandable than computer graphics. Furthermore, the models handling of roughness terrain make them easier to understand.
