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Colombia: Building Damage Assessment in Zarzal City, Valle del Cauca Department (Imagery Analysis: 13/08/2026 Published: 20/08/2026 V1)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A total of 21 buildings were found to be damaged, and a larger number were identified as potentially damaged.
A preliminary analysis has been conducted to assess damage following a significant earthquake. This analysis used very-high-resolution satellite images to identify damaged buildings. The results show that some buildings have been damaged, while others may also have been affected.
The satellite images were acquired after the earthquake occurred. A total of 21 buildings were found to be damaged, and a larger number were identified as potentially damaged. Further details of the analysis are available, including information about the methodology used and the limitations of the results.
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Category: disaster Published: August 21, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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