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Horn of Africa

Using maps to help with famine relief in the Horn of Africa

Google Earth is continuing to be used as a great resource for aiding in humanitarian efforts.

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Publishing Date: 
Thu, 18/08/2011 - 17:39
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Google Earth Blog
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Processed on Aug 18th 2011

Drought and Famine in Horn of Africa

Processed on Jul 28th 2011
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Name: 
Famine in Horn of Africa
Region: 
Horn of Africa, Africa
Occurance Date: 
15/07/2011
Drought and Famine in Horn of Africa

Drought has plunged East Africa into the worst food security crisis Africa has faced in 20 years.

More than 11.5 million people are currently in need of food aid in Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. The number is projected to rise, and this image illustrates why.

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Publishing Date: 
Mon, 25/07/2011 - 11:37
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SatNews.com
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Processed on Jul 25th 2011

Horn of Africa drought seen from space

Drought in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti is pushing tens of thousands of people from their homes as millions face food insecurity in a crisis visible from space.

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Publishing Date: 
Mon, 25/07/2011 - 11:23
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ESA
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9.13038
longitude: 
41.2809
Processed on Jul 25th 2011