Satellite Remote Sensing Blog

In January 2026, a major landslide occurred near Niscemi in southern Sicily, where heavy rainfall associated with Storm Harry triggered the collapse of an approximately 4 km section of cliff.   The event developed rapidly at the surface, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and triggering the evacuation of over 1000 residents.  Using InSAR to detect historical ground motion trends  Using InSAR , Geofem analysed long-term ground deformation patterns to better understa

A dam holding back billions of tonnes of water is a symbol of immense power. But what if its greatest threat isn't a dramatic earthquake, but an unnoticed shift in the ground no bigger than the thickness of a coin? For the world’s critical hydropower infrastructure, this early invisible danger is one of the most serious risks.    These tiny movements—a slow sinking of the ground or a subtle deformation in the concrete—are key indicators of potential geotechnical or structural

In the evolving mining landscape, the resilience of tailings infrastructure against climate change is paramount. As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, the safety of mining operations is increasingly scrutinised.   Given the large volumes of reactive or contaminated material stored in TSFs, any loss of containment can result in major environmental damage and high-consequence financial repercussions.  The introduction of the Global Industr

As climate change intensifies, sandstorms are growing stronger and more frequent, turning once-passable roads and railways into shifting obstacles.   Across the world’s arid and semi-arid regions, desertification is advancing, and with it, thousands of kilometres of transportation networks face mounting disruption, rising maintenance costs, and serious safety risks.  The challenge: confronting sand to ensure infrastructure resilience  Sand accumulation on transportation corri

Hutton Hub – Hertfordshire, United Kingdom The University of Hertfordshire’s new Hutton Hub building, designed for the Student Union,...

Dubai - Fujairah Freeway, UAE The Dubai-Fujairah Freeway, a 45 km corridor through the rugged Hajar Mountains, required innovative...

The Challenge of Monitoring in Remote and Vegetated Areas  Monitoring ground displacement is crucial for infrastructure management,...

Kouris Dam - Cyprus  The 110m Kouris Dam near Limassol, Cyprus, is crucial for water management. Ensuring its structural integrity is...

Robroyston - Glasgow Scotland  The Robroyston Station road embankment faced major geotechnical challenges due to soft peat pockets,...

City of Dreams - Limassol, Cyprus  The City of Dreams Mediterranean, opened in summer 2022, aiming to be Europe’s largest integrated...

Ancient History -  Modern Technology  The DOMISI project, backed by the European Space Agency (ESA), addresses archaeological site...

Panhala Fort - Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India The road between Panhala and Kolhapur in Maharashtra, South-West India, serves as a crucial...

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home - London, United Kingdom The construction of the new Veterinary Hospital and Centre of Excellence (VHCE) at...

Joshimath - Indian State of Uttarakhand Joshimath, a town in the Indian Himalayas, holds spiritual, cultural, and economic significance...

Monitoring ground movement above tunnelling operations is crucial for ensuring the safety and stability of surrounding infrastructure. As...

Preventing Disasters Like Jagersfontein Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) are engineered structures that store large volumes of...

Picton - New South Wales, Australia  A mining operation in New South Wales, Australia, needed to ensure that its activities were not...

Cadia Valley, New South Wales, Australia The Cadia Valley Northern Tailings Storage Facility (NTSF) is part of a gold and copper mining...

Douglas Park - New South Wales Longwall mining is a common method for extracting coal from underground seams, but it poses significant...

California - USA Railway infrastructure is vital for transportation, requiring regular maintenance for safety and reliability....