Vantor Activates Open Data Program for Colombia Earthquake Response

24 hours. That is how long it took to adapt an Information solution piloted in Venezuela to support colleagues responding to the earthquake in Colombia. The objective was very practical: bring together information that normally sits in different places and turn it into an operational picture that could support decisions. We tested the integration of: - reported humanitarian impacts and affected populations; - USGS ShakeMap seismic intensity; - modeled population exposure; - perceived intensity; - geospatial analysis of affected areas; - Sentinel-1 pre/post satellite imagery to identify potential changes in urban areas; - automated data quality and source-status indicators. The results of a solid pilot: 10 days to draw and pilot in Venezuela 24 hours to deploy the first version in Colombia. 48 hours of refinement based on operational needs. That is the scalability I am interested in, focused on building systems that make the next emergency faster, more structured and more actionable, proving that learning also travels through technological effectiveness. I'm not deployed. However, few, small, supportive initiatives from afar, can maybe support our local relief efforts reaching the most affected communities quicker and more effectively #InformationManagement #HumanitarianResponse #EmergencyResponse #DataForAction #HumanitarianData #GIS #DataDrivenDecisionMaking

After the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia, the EU activated its Copernicus satellite system to support the emergency response. Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the deployment, with satellite mapping helping rescuers assess damage, identify affected areas and direct help where it is needed most. 👉https://lnkd.in/eWrW--p3 #EUPerspectives

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🚨 When disasters strike, timely information can save lives. Earth Observation (EO) provides near real-time satellite imagery that helps monitor floods, wildfires, landslides and other natural hazards. Emergency responders use this information to assess affected areas, coordinate relief efforts and support recovery. EO also contributes to disaster preparedness by identifying areas at risk before an event occurs. Space-based information is becoming an essential tool for strengthening resilience to natural hazards. ☀️ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Throughout the summer, ROOT is highlighting some of the many ways Earth Observation contributes to tackling environmental and societal challenges. Stay tuned as we explore a new application each week. #CareerGuidance #EarthObservation #ErasmusPlus Instituto Pedro Nunes • GISIG Geographical Information Systems International Group • Eupportunity • Groundstation.Space • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) • Fondazione E. Amaldi • EfVET • QSR

Watch Andy Read join Autonomy Global Network from the Esri User Conference floor in this re-broadcast at the 36-minute mark: https://hubs.li/Q04pSmsG0 3 takeaways from the conversation: → ICEYE operates the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, over 80 satellites today and more than doubling within the year, delivering all weather, day or night monitoring of floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and more. → With 95% of clients on ArcGIS, ICEYE data flows straight into emergency operations centers for near real-time, life-saving decisions. → After Hurricane Melissa, ICEYE helped Jamaica assess thousands of damaged buildings in days instead of months. Learn more about ICEYE's near real-time disaster monitoring here: https://hubs.li/Q04pSx7r0 #EmergencyManagement #DisasterResponse #GIS

Rapid Deployment: Telescopic Modular Emergency Bridge for Disaster Rehabilitation Response Many people got stuck in recent rains in the northern areas of Pakistan, and this usually happens every year. I have asked AI to create a modular bridge that could be deployed in a short time to expedite disaster recovery/rehabilitation efforts. Here is a basic prototype which could be improved by engineers. #DisasterResponse #EmergencyBridge #CivilEngineering #StructuralEngineering #RapidDeployment #LandslideRescue #MechanicalDesign #BridgeEngineering #TelescopicBridge #DisasterRelief

Geospatial Resource Allocation During and After Disasters Disaster response encompasses not only the identification of hazard locations but also the understanding of areas requiring the most assistance, the accessibility of routes, the locations of shelters and services, and the effective and equitable delivery of limited resources. This infographic elucidates the role of GIS in supporting emergency logistics, relief distribution, shelter access, and the prioritization of recovery efforts. #DisasterManagement #GIS #GeospatialIntelligence #EmergencyResponse #ResourceAllocation #DisasterRecovery #SpatialAnalysis #HumanitarianResponse #ClimateResilience #InfrastructureResilience #GeoAI #DecisionSupport

A month ago, two major earthquakes — M7.2 and M7.5 — struck northern Venezuela less than a minute apart. The response is still underway, and the gaps responders describe are exactly the kind good software can close: damage mapping, search and rescue coordination, needs matching, epidemic surveillance. That's why we built this hackathon around ten concrete response gaps; and why we've extended it. Submissions now close August 11, so there's real time to register, form a team, and ship something that helps. Free. Global. Online. And the winning builds go into deployment with relief partners in Phase 2. Details and registration below 👇

Heads up Disaster Management Professionals and Researchers! The Esri Living Atlas team has created a Disaster Areas Imagery Explorer (https://lnkd.in/eGeqBrBf) that is free to use and tied to our partner, Vantor's, open data program. The imagery data is ✨ automatically ✨ added to a dynamic time enabled image service, streamlining the process and reducing the time it takes to get imagery into the hands of disaster responders. So, when Vantor makes new data available, it available here, too. I love this because it is an application based, verses a sensor-based explorer. 🔖 You will want to save this post for future reference, because it has the link to the explorer as well as the quick-start guide by Robert Waterman: https://lnkd.in/ecZ5Fv2k Madison Musgrave Jeff Baranyi Ryan Lanclos Martin Gamache

Did You Know? African Satellites Enable Real-Time Disaster Response Coordination African satellites are transforming disaster management. During floods, cyclones, and earthquakes, satellite imagery provides real-time situational awareness, highlighting blocked roads and stranded populations to direct life-saving rescue efforts. This information saves lives by enabling rapid, targeted response. By turning space data into actionable ground intel, emergency teams can deploy resources where they save the most lives. Disasters may be unpredictable, but our response doesn't have to be. What strategies or tech can bridge the gap to deliver satellite data to first responders even faster? Share your thoughts in the comment section👇🏾 #SpacehubsAfrica #DidYouKnow #AfricanSpace #DisasterManagement #EmergencyResponse #EarthObservation #Safety

🚨 DISASTER RESPONSE NEWS | JAPAN EARTHQUAKE 2026 🇯🇵 28 July 2026 | Kumamoto, Japan A significant earthquake event in Kumamoto Prefecture has highlighted the growing importance of satellite-based rapid damage assessment in disaster response. 🛰️ SAR satellite technology can provide critical information immediately after an earthquake, even when cloud cover, darkness, or difficult field conditions limit conventional observation. According to the information highlighted in this visual, iQPS conducted 15 emergency observations using QPS-SAR satellites, including 9 observations within the first 48 hours. The satellite observations supported assessment of affected infrastructure and areas requiring further attention. 🌍 Why it matters Combining SAR + GIS + satellite image analysis allows emergency agencies to rapidly transform Earth-observation data into damage maps and actionable intelligence. This can support: Emergency response → Damage assessment → Search & rescue prioritization → Secondary-disaster monitoring → Recovery planning key message “The faster we can see the damage, the faster we can respond.” Satellite remote sensing is becoming an essential component of modern disaster risk reduction and resilient infrastructure planning. #JapanEarthquake #Kumamoto #Earthquake2026 #DisasterNews #SAR #SyntheticApertureRadar #SatelliteImagery #RemoteSensing #GIS #EarthObservation #RapidDamageAssessment #DamageMapping #DisasterManagement #EmergencyResponse #InfrastructureMonitoring #InSAR #SatelliteData #GeospatialIntelligence #Geospatial #SpatialAnalytics #DisasterResponse #RiskManagement #Infrastructure #EarthObservationData #SARImagery #SpaceTechnology #DisasterRiskReduction #GISApplications #RemoteSensingTechnology #GeospatialTechnology