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Satellite technology is They are used to streamline rescue efforts in Venezuela following the disaster Two earthquakes Which struck on June 24. Space agencies have shared images with emergency authorities and the Venezuelan government that not only reveal the scale of the disaster but also allow response teams to determine where to focus their efforts — and the challenges on the ground.
after Twin earthquakes In Venezuela, the Copernicus satellite system activated its emergency mapping mode at the request of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. Using images collected by Sentinel satellites and sensors, the system produced 10 products and 25 maps that allow real-time assessment of the extent of damage and how the terrain is changing in 13 important areas. In addition, these tools helped officials identify clear areas that could be used to land aircraft involved in rescue operations and delivery of humanitarian aid.
Initial data from Copernicus He appears Severe damage in the greater cities of La Guaira and Caracas, as well as impacts on communities in Aragua, Carabobo, Falcon and Miranda. The report indicates that as of June 27, nearly 1,300 buildings in the area were affected.
For its part, NASA activated its Disaster Response Coordination System to produce a series of maps showing how earthquakes displaced the Earth’s surface using data acquired by the NISAR mission, “providing key insights for emergency managers and scientists,” the agency said.
This initiative includes a pilot project in line with the Copernicus efforts, which uses radar images taken by the Sentinel-1 satellite before and after earthquakes, to evaluate areas previously identified by the European system.
