It has been more the four weeks since an earthquake-induced tsunami devastated coastal communities in south east Asia. In response, Europe's satellite imaging community continues to produce satellite maps to help to the humanitarian effort. Today, more than 120 sat maps of the affected region have been produced and published freely on the Internet.
This update summarises the types of sat maps available for southern Thailand. Maps are concentrated on the areas around Phuket and the Khao Lak Bay. Satellite maps available include:
> Sat maps showing areas of damage. Example map(526KB).
> Sat maps showing before and after views of affected areas. Example map(344KB).
> Maps showing regional elevation. Example map(452KB).
> Maps showing population density distribution. Example map(225KB).
Additional and full resolution sat maps are available at:
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REUTERS PICTURES OF THE DECADE. An Indian woman mourns the death of her relative (L) who was killed in a tsunami on Sunday in Cuddalore, some 180 kilometres (112 miles) south ...
