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10 September 2019
| Dataset date: May 14, 2019-May 14, 2019
This dataset updates: Never
UNOSAT code: FL20190321IRN This map illustrates satellite-detected surface water in western part of Golestan province, Iran as observed from Sentinel-1A imagery acquired on 10 May 2019. Within the analysed area of about 3,000 sq km, a total 76 sq km of lands appear to be flooded as of 10 May 2019. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
Important Note: Flood analysis from Sentinel-1A imagery acquired on 10 May 2019 may seriously underestimate presence of standing flood water in built up areas due to backscattering of the radar signal
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| Dataset date: October 04, 2018-October 04, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates satellite-detected building damage assessment as of 02 October 2018, over Tawaeli area northeastern Palu city in Central Sulawesi following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami of the 28 September 2018. The analysis was conducted using a post event Worldview 2 satellite image acquired 2 October 2018.ย UNITAR UNOSAT identified in the analysed area 531 potentially damaged structures.Taking into account the pre-building footprints provided by Humanitarian OpenStreetMap, this represents 15% of the total number of structures damaged within this analysed zone of Tawaeli. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: October 03, 2018-October 03, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates satellite-detected building damage assessment as of 02 October 2018, over Pantoloan area northeastern Palu city in Central Sulawesi following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami of the 28thย of September 2018. The analysis was conducted using a post-event Worldview-2 satellite image acquired 2 October 2018.ย UNITAR-UNOSAT identified in the analysed area 424 potentially damaged structures.Taking into account the pre-building footprints provided by Humanitarian OpenStreetMap, this represents about 10% of the total number of structures damaged within this analysed zone of Pantoloan. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR โ UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: October 02, 2018-October 02, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates satellite-detected building damage assessment as of 02 October 2018, over Taipa area northeastern Palu city in Central Sulawesi following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami of the 28thย of September 2018. The analysis was conducted using a post-event Worldview-2 satellite image acquired 2 October 2018.ย UNITAR-UNOSAT identified in the analysed area 399 potentially damaged structures. Taking into account the pre-building footprints provided by Humanitarian OpenStreetMap, this represents 10 % of the total number of structures within this analysed zone of Taipa.This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR-UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: September 04, 2018-September 04, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in the southern provinces of kien Giang, An Giang, Dong Thap & Can tho as observed from the Sentinel-1 SAR images acquired on 16 & 28 August 2018. In the analysed area, an increase of surface waters is observed mainly in agricultural and paddy fields areas. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas along main river banks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the satellite data used. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: August 31, 2018-August 31, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in Long An province and in the southern part of Cambodia, as observed from the Sentinel-1 SAR images acquired on 16 & 28 August 2018. In the analysed area, an increase of surface waters is observed mainly in agricultural and paddy fields areas. In addition, using WorldPop data, we can estimate that ~200,000 people are living within or close to flooded zones in the province of Long An. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas along main river banks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the satellite data used. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: August 10, 2018-August 10, 2018
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This map illustrates satellite-detected potentially affected settlements over Tanjung and Pemenang Districts, in Lombok Utara Regency, as of 7 August 2018, after the 6.9 earthquake, that stroke Lombok Island on 5 August 2018. The analysis was conducted using post-event Pleiades satellite imagery acquired on 7 and 8 August 2018. UNITAR-UNOSAT analysis shows an estimation of the settlement size (Hamlet, Little village and Major village) associated to a damage level (Moderately damaged, severely damaged and Destroyed). Within the map extent 49 settlements were categorized as destroyed, 57 as severely damaged and 129 as moderately damaged. Within the analysed area, Tanjung is the most affected district and Sigar Penjalin and Sokong are its most affected desa. In Pemenang district the most affected desa is Pemenang Barat. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: August 09, 2018-August 09, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates satellite-detected potential informal gathering sites over Tanjung and Pemenang Districts in Lombok Island, Indonesia as of 8 August 2018, subsequent to the 6.9 magnitude earthquake, that struck Lombok Island on 5 August 2018. The analysis was conducted using a post-event Pleiades satellite image acquired on 7 and 8 of August 2018. UNITAR-UNOSAT analysis identified about 170 informal gathering sites in the analysed area of Lombok Island and 6 potential gathering sites in Gili Trawangan Island. The size of these temporary gathering sites ranges from isolated tents to clusters of tents. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: August 07, 2018-August 07, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in Samakkhixay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the KOMPSAT-5 imagery acquired on 30 July 2018. Satellite detected water extent analysis was performed by Centro Internazionale In Monitoraggio Ambientale Research (CIMA) & Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). Within the current map extent, a total of 1,617 ha were detected as inundated along the Xe Kong river. Disclaimer: Flood extent maps are derived from high quality satellite data using a scientifically validated retrieval algorithm. No liability concerning the contents or the use thereof is assumed by the producer. The information has limitations due to the quality and resolution of the original data sources, as well as the uncertainties associated with the retrieval algorithm. Please be aware that the thematic accuracy might be lower in urban and forested areas due to inherent limitations of the SAR analysis technique. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: August 03, 2018-August 03, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the TerraSar-X and Tandem-X radar imagery acquired on 27 July 2018. Satellite detected water extent analysis was performed by Centro Internazionale In Monitoraggio Ambientale Research (CIMA) & Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). Within the analyzed area, a total of 7,405 ha were detected as inundated, four days after the collapse of the dam. Disclaimer: Flood extent maps are derived from high quality satellite data using a scientifically validated retrieval algorithm. No liability concerning the contents or the use thereof is assumed by the producer. The information has limitations due to the quality and resolution of the original data sources, as well as the uncertainties associated with the retrieval algorithm. Please be aware that the thematic accuracy might be lower in urban and forested areas due to inherent limitations of the SAR analysis technique. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 30, 2018-July 30, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates a time series analysis of the evolution of satellite-detected surface waters in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, based on satellite data collected on 13, 25 and 29 July 2018. Within the current map extent, on 13 July 2018, before the collapse of the dam, a total surface of 47,717 ha was detected as inundated and the reservoir controlled by the dam was full of water. As of 25 July 2018, two days after the dam collapsed, an additional surface of 7,531 ha of inundated areas were detected, representing an increase of the surface waters of 16%. On 29 July 2018, floodwaters are receding, especially along the riverbanks of Xe Kong River. A total surface of 30,435 ha was detected as inundated at that date, representing a decrease of the surface waters of 45%. The reservoir that was controlled by the dam has continuously decreased in its size since the dam collapsed. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. Additional optical VHR data are needed to validate analysis over areas covered by mud, hardly detected by radar data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 30, 2018-July 30, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This analysis illustrates a time series analysis of the evolution of satellite-detected surface waters in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province,
based on satellite data recorded on 13, 25 and 29 July 2018.
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| Dataset date: August 08, 2018-August 08, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates satellite-detected potentially damaged buildings and gathering sites over Gili Islands as of 8 August 2018, after the 6.9 earthquake, that stroke Lombok Island on 5 August 2018. The analysis was conducted using a post-event Pleiades satellite image acquired on 8 August 2018. UNITAR-UNOSAT analysis identified minor damage over Gili Islands, 15 potentially damaged buildings, mainly observed in Gili Air and 6 potentially gatherings sites in Gili Trawangan island. Kindly note that Google Earth was used as Pre-event imagery, it might have decreased the confidence level of the analysis. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: August 07, 2018-August 07, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates satellite-detected building damage assessment as of 7 August 2018, over Gumantar and Dangiang Desa, Kagayan District, Lombok Island, after the 6.9 earthquake, 3km SSE of Loloan, Indonesia. The analysis was conducted using a post-event Pleiades satellite image acquired as of 7 August 2018, two days after the earthquake hit the island. UNITAR-UNOSAT analysis identified 1,274 potentially damaged structures within the area. Overall, the satellite detected damage level was severe, in this part of the island, especially in Boyotan Asli and Dangian Timur villages. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: August 03, 2018-August 03, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the TerraSar-X and Tandem-X radar imagery acquired on 27 July 2018. Satellite detected water extent analysis was performed by Centro Internazionale In Monitoraggio Ambientale Research (CIMA) & Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). Within the analyzed area, a total of 7,405 ha were detected as inundated, four days after the collapse of the dam. Disclaimer: Flood extent maps are derived from high quality satellite data using a scientifically validated retrieval algorithm. No liability concerning the contents or the use thereof is assumed by the producer. The information has limitations due to the quality and resolution of the original data sources, as well as the uncertainties associated with the retrieval algorithm. Please be aware that the thematic accuracy might be lower in urban and forested areas due to inherent limitations of the SAR analysis technique. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 30, 2018-July 30, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates a time series analysis of the evolution of satellite-detected surface waters in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, based on satellite data collected on 13, 25 and 29 July 2018. Within the current map extent, on 13 July 2018, before the collapse of the dam, a total surface of 47,717 ha was detected as inundated and the reservoir controlled by the dam was full of water. As of 25 July 2018, two days after the dam collapsed, an additional surface of 7,531 ha of inundated areas were detected, representing an increase of the surface waters of 16%. On 29 July 2018, floodwaters are receding, especially along the riverbanks of Xe Kong River. A total surface of 30,435 ha was detected as inundated at that date, representing a decrease of the surface waters of 45%. The reservoir that was controlled by the dam has continuously decreased in its size since the dam collapsed. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. Additional optical VHR data are needed to validate analysis over areas covered by mud, hardly detected by radar data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 30, 2018-July 30, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This analysis illustrates a time series analysis of the evolution of satellite-detected surface waters in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province,
based on satellite data recorded on 13, 25 and 29 July 2018.
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| Dataset date: July 26, 2018-July 26, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the evolution of satellite-detected surface waters in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the Radarsat-2 radar image acquired on 24 July 2018 and compared with a Radsarsat-2 image acquired on 10 July 2018. As of 10 July 2018, flooded areas and saturated soils were already visible, due to the heavy rains that happened previously to the collapse of the dam. As well, the reservoir controlled by the dam was full of water. As of 24 July 2018, an additional surface of 5,826 ha of inundated areas were detected, representing an increase of the surface waters of 66%, due to the collapse of the dam. At this date, the reservoir that was controlled by the dam has decreased in its size. Several villages and surrounding agricultural fields seems to be inundated. The villages of Ban Hinlat, Ban Thaseangchan, Ban Mai and Ban Samong-tai seems to be the most affected ones. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along the main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 26, 2018-July 26, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the Radarsat-2 radar image acquired on 24 July 2018. The previous day, the Xe-Namnoy dam collapsed, inducing flash floods along the Vang Ngao river and affecting several villages located 50 km downstream. Within the analysed area 14,692 ha of surface waters were detected after the heavy rains that happened on 22 July and as well the collapse of the dam. Several villages and surrounding agricultural fields seems to be inundated. The villages of Ban Hinlat, Ban Thaseangchan, Ban Mai and Ban Samong-tai seems to be the most affected ones. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along the main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 26, 2018-July 26, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the evolution of satellite-detected surface waters in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the Radarsat-2 radar image acquired on 24 July 2018 and compared with a Radsarsat-2 image acquired on 10 July 2018. As of 10 July 2018, flooded areas and saturated soils were already visible, due to the heavy rains that happened previously to the collapse of the dam. As well, the reservoir controlled by the dam was full of water. As of 24 July 2018, an additional surface of 5,826 ha of inundated areas were detected, representing an increase of the surface waters of 66%, due to the collapse of the dam. At this date, the reservoir that was controlled by the dam has decreased in its size. Several villages and surrounding agricultural fields seems to be inundated. The villages of Ban Hinlat, Ban Thaseangchan, Ban Mai and Ban Samong-tai seems to be the most affected ones. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along the main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 26, 2018-July 26, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the Radarsat-2 radar image acquired on 24 July 2018. The previous day, the Xe-Namnoy dam collapsed, inducing flash floods along the Vang Ngao river and affecting several villages located 50 km downstream. Within the analysed area 14,692 ha of surface waters were detected after the heavy rains that happened on 22 July and as well the collapse of the dam. Several villages and surrounding agricultural fields seems to be inundated. The villages of Ban Hinlat, Ban Thaseangchan, Ban Mai and Ban Samong-tai seems to be the most affected ones. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along the main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 26, 2018-July 26, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the satellite-detected surface waters extent in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the Radarsat-2 radar image acquired on 24 July 2018. The previous day, the Xe-Namnoy dam collapsed, inducing flash floods along the Vang Ngao river and affecting several villages located 50 km downstream. Within the analysed area 14,692 ha of surface waters were detected after the heavy rains that happened on 22 July and as well the collapse of the dam. Several villages and surrounding agricultural fields seems to be inundated. The villages of Ban Hinlat, Ban Thaseangchan, Ban Mai and Ban Samong-tai seems to be the most affected ones. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along the main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 26, 2018-July 26, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates the evolution of satellite-detected surface waters in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, as observed from the Radarsat-2 radar image acquired on 24 July 2018 and compared with a Radsarsat-2 image acquired on 10 July 2018. As of 10 July 2018, flooded areas and saturated soils were already visible, due to the heavy rains that happened previously to the collapse of the dam. As well, the reservoir controlled by the dam was full of water. As of 24 July 2018, an additional surface of 5,826 ha of inundated areas were detected, representing an increase of the surface waters of 66%, due to the collapse of the dam. At this date, the reservoir that was controlled by the dam has decreased in its size. Several villages and surrounding agricultural fields seems to be inundated. The villages of Ban Hinlat, Ban Thaseangchan, Ban Mai and Ban Samong-tai seems to be the most affected ones. It is likely that flood waters have been systematically underestimated along highly vegetated areas, along the main riverbanks and within built-up urban areas because of the special characteristics of the used satellite data. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 17, 2018-July 17, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates satellite-detected landslide and flood water extent in Peshghor village and surrounding areas in Khenj District, Panjshir Province, Afghanistan as seen on Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, 10 m resolution, collected on 13 July 2018, one day after the disaster happened. The landslides and floodwaters hit villages downstream because of the break-up of the natural banks of the dam. As a result, Peshghor and surrounding villages have been cut off and damages have been reported on structures and buildings. Within the current map extent Saricha primary road is potentially affected by the landslides and the overflow of Panjshir River. Around 198 buildings are located within areas affected by the landslide and 9 within areas affected by the floods. Due to the resolution of the satellite imagery, the extent of landslide and floodwaters may be underestimated and as a consequence, the number of buildings potentially affected. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR - UNOSAT.
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| Dataset date: July 13, 2018-July 13, 2018
This dataset updates: Live
This map illustrates shelters in the area of the Rukban border crossing on the Syrian-Jordanian border. Using satellite images collected by the WorldView-03 satellite on 23 June 2018 and the GaoFen-2 satellite on 24 June 2018, UNOSAT located 11,702 probable shelters along the Jordanian side of the border, 25 kilometers southwest of the Al Waleed crossing. This is a 12 percent increase in apparent shelters visible compared to the previous UNOSAT analysis done using an image collected 16 January 2018. Due to the small size and the irregularity of the shelters it is likely that some shelters may have been missed in this analysis, or some shelters were included erroneously. Due to the scale of this map and the lack of suitable border information at this scale, the border in this map has been excluded. This map is intended for field support and local authorities should be consulted for boundary information. This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR-UNOSAT.
