Space data applications for disaster and emergency management
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, regularly experiencing natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. These natural hazards can cause significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and Read More
On 6 February 2023 at 01:17 UTC, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the border between Turkey and Syria, causing loss of life, severe injuries to people, and large scale loss of infrastructure across a large affected region. Right from Read More
Earthquakes are one of several natural disasters that can occur unexpectedly and with great damaging effects to humans and property. SAR satellite data can help map earthquake disaster areas rapidly and with great accuracy, under Read More
Featured Image by wirestock on Freepik One of the biggest challenges of climate change is water-related. Flooding of cities is a natural hazard that occurs in many countries worldwide, generating economic, material and human loss. Read More
The rise in population in the last 100 years has led to a rapid expansion of the world’s cities. As a consequence, there are big infrastructure developments and construction projects, leading to urban change, Read More
Spring and summer are the peak seasons for wildfires. Its consequences can be devastating, ranging from significant loss of forest areas and risks to residential areas, to animal deaths and severe air pollution. One of Read More
Since the beginning of the invasion of Russian troops we have been writing about the use of satellite data to support the people of Ukraine. From a list of companies that provide satellite imagery, to Read More
Straight from the beginning of the invasion of Russian troops in Ukraine we talked about the use of satellite data for information about the situation on the ground. Disaster monitoring and management has long been Read More
Earlier this week, Russian forces fired artillery shells at a maternity unit and a children’s hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine. Previously, multiple sources indicated that more healthcare facilities had been bombed. International humanitarian law, as Read More
Oil spills can have a devastating and destructive impact on the oceans and marine wildlife, having been a major concern in the marine world for years. Copernicus offers real-time monitoring of oil spills from space. Read More
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