User Stories

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This section presents selected user stories and examples of the application of space technology for addressing a wide range of natural hazards. The stories and examples cover all phases of the disaster management cycle, including disaster risk reduction, preparedness and early warning. 

The user stories and case studies provide anecdotal evidence of the usefulness and diverse application options that space-based information is able to offer.

Space-based flood monitoring to support disaster risk management in Sudan
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Flood modelling in the Indus river using different digital elevation models
The Indus River running through Pakistan’s Sindh province before emptying into the Arabian Sea. Image: ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.
Flood modelling in Guatemala using different digital elevation models
Landslide susceptibility analysis in Guatemala with digital elevation models
Landslide in El Cambray II in the municipality of Santa Catarina Pinula in 2015. Image: CONRED.
Use of SBAS to monitor activity of the Nevados de Chillan volcano
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Use of DinSAR and SBAS to monitor activity of the Taal volcano
Satellite image of Taal volcano (Image: NASA)
Use of SBAS to monitor activity of the Anak Krakatoa volcano
Image: ESA.
The Global Early Warning System for Wildland Fires (Global EWS)
Satellite telecommunications in tsunami early warning systems
Interview: Mitigating locust infestations in Algeria and Libya with space data
COCONet: Measuring atmosphere and Earth to reduce disaster risks