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Mekong River Flood Waters for Vientiane and Surrounding Region, Along Thailand-Laos Border
20 Aug 2008
 Source: UNOSAT

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Lao PDR - This map illustrates satellite detected flood waters (depicted in red) along the affected region of the Mekong River, on the border of Thailand and Laos. Flood water detection was made using ENVISAT-ASAR WSM Radar data recorded on 19 August 2008. This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Map Scale for A3: 1:225,000; Projection : UTM Zone 48 North; Datum : WGS-84
This map illustrates satellite detected flood waters (depicted in red) along the affected region of the Mekong River, on the border of Thailand and Laos. Flood water detection was made using ENVISAT-ASAR WSM Radar data recorded on 19 August 2008. This flood detection is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Map Scale for A3: 1:225,000; Projection : UTM Zone 48 North; Datum : WGS-84


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Country:Lao PDR
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