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What Are the 5 Main Features of GIS?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools used to analyse and visualise spatial data. They play a crucial role in...
Feb 10, 20252 min read
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A User's Guide to Satellite-Derived Bathymetry
What is Bathymetry? Bathymetry refers to the study and mapping of underwater terrains. Just as topographic maps depict the elevation of...
Feb 6, 20254 min read
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The Work of an InSAR Company
An Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) company specialises in using satellite technology to monitor ground deformation with...
Feb 3, 20254 min read
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What is Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) Analysis?
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) is a powerful remote sensing technique used to measure ground surface deformation with...
Feb 3, 20254 min read
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How Do SAR Satellites Collect Data from Earth?
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites are among the most sophisticated tools for Earth observation. SAR satellites are different from...
Jan 30, 20252 min read
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How Can We Forecast Landslides?
Landslides pose a significant threat to infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems worldwide. Despite advancements in hazard mapping,...
Jan 23, 20252 min read
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What Does "Rainfall-Induced Landslide" Mean?
Rain-fall-induced landslides are one of the most common types of natural hazards worldwide, and were responsible for around 26,000 deaths...
Jan 19, 20252 min read
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Welsh Road Reopens After Storm Darragh
A road that was closed after a landslide caused by Storm Darragh in mid-December 2024 has now reopened. The A487 in North Wales had been...
Jan 15, 20252 min read
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Tailings Slump Disrupts Mining Operations in Brazil
In early December 2024, the Turmalina mine in Brazil was temporarily shut down after the failure of a nearby tailings dam engulfed part...
Jan 8, 20252 min read
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The Role of Geology in Dam Site Selection
Dams are crucial pieces of infrastructure. They provide energy, irrigation, and drinking water. These monumental structures hold back...
Jan 2, 20254 min read
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What Factors Affect the Density of Sand and Soil?
In infrastructure management, understanding the density of sand and soil is vital. From road construction to dam stability, the physical...
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Depth of GIS
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are indispensable tools in the modern world, revolutionising how we analyse, interpret, and...
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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Can Satellite Remote Sensing Aid Infrastructure Projects?
Traditional monitoring methods offer valuable insights into ground conditions, but they often provide only isolated snapshots in time....
Dec 30, 20245 min read
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Why are Landslide Cases Increasing?
Landslides can be significant geohazards with impacts on communities, infrastructure, and the local environment.
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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What Measures Can We Take to Prevent Landslides on Cliffs?
Cliffs are likely to have landslides. This is because they have steep slopes and unstable rocks. Natural forces like rain and erosion...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Are Cities Sinking? | Subsidence in Urban Environments
Land subsidence can be caused by both natural processes and human activities.
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Can SAR Monitor Earthquake-Induced Infrastructure Damage?
Imagine having the ability to detect even the slightest shifts in the ground beneath critical infrastructure after an earthquake hits. What
Nov 10, 20244 min read
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How Can Geology Help The Prediction of Natural Hazards?
Geology is a crucial component in understanding the context behind the SAR data output that our analysts assess daily. Here's a brief rundow
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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5 Challenges in Infrastructure Monitoring in 2024
The future of infrastructure monitoring is here. The path forward promises exciting innovations but also new obstacles.
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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How Accurate is InSAR Interferometry?
Let's explore how accurate InSAR really is.
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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