Our Spatial Planet

On Tuesday 12th January 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribean country of Haiti.The epicenter was only 10 miles away from the capital Port-au-Prince. 75000 people have been confirmed dead and the death toll is likely to rise. Infrastructures have been hit badly and and satellites images show the extent of the damage. Multiple images from ImageSat International EROS-A and EROS-B satellites are being acquired over the devasted area of Port-au-Prince and surounding areas. The images are donated to any agencies which can benefit from them. Please contact Apogee for any requests. The extent of the damage as well as thousands of people gathered in public squares can be seen in the subset images below.

Overview of Haiti and location of the epicenter of the 7.0 magnitude Earthquake which has struck near the capital Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince international airport where relief workers are setting up temporary shelters around the runway.

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Cathedral before and after the earthquake.
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Presidential Palace before and after the earthquake.

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People gathered in public squares before and after the earthquake.

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Buildings before and after the earthquake.

Please contact Apogee for any requests regarding imagery over the affected areas of Port-au-Prince.

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