August 04, 2018 | For a Better World
Monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding across Myanmar. So far, a reported 12 people have died and multiple soldiers were swept away by raging floodwaters. Heavy rain is hampering further rescue efforts. An estimated 148,300 people are taking refuge in over 300 temporary camps in the flood-affected regions.
August 03, 2018 | For a Better World
The Carr Fire west of Redding, California has continued to spread and cause significant damage. Most of the evacuations have been lifted, however the fires continues to spread in rural areas. The blaze has destroyed over 125,000 acres and is only 35% contained.
July 27, 2018 | For a Better World
An under-construction dam in southeast Laos collapsed on the evening of Monday, July 23rd, unleashing flash floods on nearby communities. An estimated 17.7 billion cubic feet of water had spilled over the dam, enough to cover an area the size of Manhattan in water 28 feet deep.
June 07, 2018 | For a Better World
Last Sunday, May 3, 2018, Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted, killing 69 people in nearby villages. As the eruption weakened, the ash cloud collapsed under its own weight and cascaded down the side of the volcano as a pyroclastic flow.
March 05, 2018 | For a Better World
Several weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the team was asked to provide geospatial data and analytics to support a critical relief operation scheduled to happen within the next 48 hours.
December 09, 2017 | For a Better World
To support those efforts, DigitalGlobe is sharing imagery and critical data through our Open Data Program. DigitalGlobe is publicly releasing satellite imagery for Ventura, California, and surrounding communities and will expand our coverage based on the fire’s activity