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Satellite images for disaster management

Satellite data play an essential role in disaster risk management.

Satellite images for disaster management
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Based on the analysis of this data, emergency responders can get an overall picture of what has happened, where, and the characteristics, extent and severity of the damage.The JRC coordinates the Emergency Management Service of the Copernicus programme, the European Earth Observation programme.

FInd out more on disaster risk management.

Topics:
Crisis Earthquake Flood Remote Sensing Safety
Science Area:
Safety and Security
The European Commission’s priorities:
A Stronger Europe in the world

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