Sheila Amofah Misaa

Different types of satellite imagery can be used to detect various types of disasters. Here are some examples of satellite imagery that can be used to detect the following disasters:

It's worth noting that the choice of satellite imagery depends on various factors such as the type and magnitude of the disaster, the spatial and temporal resolution required, and the availability of the imagery. In addition to satellite imagery, other types of remote sensing data such as aerial photography and LiDAR can also be used to detect and monitor disasters.

For maritime disaster, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery can be used as it can penetrate clouds and can capture high-resolution images even in low light conditions. SAR can detect oil spills, locate ships, and monitor sea ice extent, among other things.

For earthquake detection, InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite imagery can be used. InSAR can detect ground surface deformation caused by earthquakes, which can provide valuable information on the extent and magnitude of the earthquake.

For volcanic eruption, Thermal Infrared (TIR) satellite imagery can be used to detect thermal anomalies in the volcanic area, which can indicate an imminent eruption. TIR can also detect the distribution of hot gases and lava flows, which can be useful for predicting the path of an eruption and assessing its potential impact.