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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)
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· August 21, 2026
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Key takeaway A total of 21 buildings were found to be damaged, while 180 others may have also been affected.
Damage assessment has been conducted using satellite imagery. A total of 21 buildings were found to be damaged, while 180 others may have also been affected. The analysis was based on high-resolution images acquired after a significant earthquake.
4, occurred on 10 August 2026. Its impact is still being assessed, with preliminary findings indicating a substantial number of buildings may have been damaged. Further details of the assessment, including methodology and limitations, are available from the original report, which notes that the findings should be interpreted with caution due to the satellite imagery's high incidence angle.
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Category: disaster Published: August 21, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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