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Precipitation anomalies in Panama for December 2010
According to climatological data provided by WorldClim, the typical maximum monthly rainfall in December for Panama is around 450 mm (lower left), principally in the provinces... -
Case study of floods provoked by Hurricane Mitch in Lake Managua or Xolotlan,...
This case presents images of Xolotlan before and after Hurricane Mitch. Between May 12 and December 12, 1998, the lake increased in size some 60 km2. Also, the Rio Tipitapa can... -
Lahar sediment deposits and landslides identified along Rio Acahuapa in the D...
Using Formosat-2* satellite imagery, sediment deposits along the Rio Acahuapa and landslides in surrounding highlands have been identified in San Vicente, El Salvador. Formosat... -
Topography of the Rio San Juan and Lake Nicaragua Watersheds
This map shows the topography of the Rio San Juan and Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca) Watershed, and the area of Lake Managua or Xolotlán. Additionally, the analysis highlights flat... -
Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Areas affected by flooding in the Department of Ahuachapán. Captured on 17 October 2011 by RADARSAT-2. Data provided by Canadian Space Agency. -
Sedimentation in Coasts of El Salvador
This preliminary analysis covers the areas of La Paz, San Vicente and Usulutan, to identify different concentrations of sediment loads coming out of the Rio Jiboa, Estero de... -
Puente Huiza damaged in La Libertad, Canton Melara in El Salvador
In order to support damage assessments conducted by SNET and COEMOP (El Salvador), this combination of Google Earth and Formosat-2* images identifies a destroyed bridge, Puente... -
Panama, Chiriqui Province - David
This image was captured on 23 October 2011 by RADARSAT-2. The area affected by floods in the District of Davíd is approximately 6,358 acres (2,573 hectares). Data provided by... -
Landslide scar monitoring on Volcan San Salvador from February to November 2009
Landslides and debris flows originating from the eastern and southern flanks of Volcan San Salvador threaten El Salvadors capital city. Here, a small landslide on the eastern... -
Salamar Bridge Collapsed due to October 2011 Rains, Salamar Canton, La Zorra ...
This before-and-after map shows a bridge that had been reported as collapsed by the El Salvador Ministry of Public Works. The historical image of 11 January 2010, was provided... -
Escuintla, Guatemala
Areas affected by flooding in the Department of Escuintla. Captured on 17 October 2011 by RADARSAT-2. Data provided by Canadian Space Agency. -
Floods detected in San Miguel Ixtahuacan, San Marcos
Floods were identified in San Miguel Ixtahuacan, San Marcos, through a Formosat-2 image. Formosat image © 2010 Dr. Cheng-Chien Liu, National Cheng Kung University; Dr. An-Ming... -
Guija Lake - El Salvador, Guatemala - Increase in the surface area of the lak...
This map has been produced by a combination of RADAR, RADARSAT-2 and optical imagery (EO-1 ALI) captured during and immediately after Tropical Depression 12-E over the... -
Panama, Chiriqui Province - Gualaca
This image was captured on 23 October 2011 by RADARSAT-2. The area affected by floods in the District of Gualaca is approximately 1,317 acres (533 hectares). Data provided by... -
Monthly accumulated rainfall in Panama for December 2010
NOAAs Climate Prediction Center Morphing (CMORPH) technique provides this month-long estimate of accumulated rainfall for Panama. The orange and red colors toward the... -
Accumulated Rainfall from 23 29 May 2010
This Hydroestimator data from NOAA provides an estimate of the amount of rainfall for May 23 29, 2010. -
Landslides on Pan-American Highway, Solola and Quiche
More possible landslides were identified in the Pan-American highway transect between the departments of Solola and Quiche. Orthophotos and Formosat satellite images were used... -
Baja Verapaz, Guatemala
Areas affected by flooding in the Department of Baja Verapaz. Captured on 17 October 2011 by RADARSAT-2. Data provided by Canadian Space Agency. -
Floods along northern banks of Lake Managua, Nicaragua, 1 Sep 2010
Using a recent Landsat-7 image for reference, flooded areas on the northern banks of Lake Managua or Xolotlán can be identified in this ASTER image. Within the small area... -
Preliminary analysis of flooded areas in the District of Panama, Panama, 9 De...
This map shows the flooded areas detectable by RADARSAT-2 for December 9, 2010 (5:46). Here, 618 hectares of inundated land were detected in the District of Panama. Among the...
