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Liulan Reservoir and Dam & Yunbiao Reservoir Two Critical Water Infrastructure Projects Hit by China's Devastating 2026 Floods
2026-07-21
~ 7 min
(Article updated: 2026-07-21)
The two reservoirs are among the most important pieces of water infrastructure in Hengzhou, a county-level city administered by Nanning in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Built during China's large-scale water conservancy campaign of the late 1950s, both projects have supported agriculture, flood control and local economic development for decades.
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Massive Oil Spill Off Kharg Island, Iran Satellite Imagery Reveals Environmental Crisis in the Persian Gulf
2026-07-16
~ 4 min
(Article updated: 2026-07-16)
Fresh satellite imagery has revealed a massive suspected oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, the country's primary crude oil export terminal. As analysts investigate the source, the growing slick is raising concerns over environmental damage, regional energy security, and potential impacts on global oil markets in the strategically vital Persian Gulf.
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How to Find Current Satellite Images
2026-07-15
~ 5 min
(Article updated: 2026-07-15)
Finding recent satellite images doesn't have to be complicated. This guide shows how to quickly search for the latest satellite imagery using OnGeo Intelligence, compare acquisition dates, check available resolutions, and filter results by time period. Learn how to identify the newest cloud-free images for any location before ordering, making it easier to choose the right data for mapping, monitoring, or property analysis.
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Satellite Images Reveal the Devastating Scale of Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes
2026-06-29
~ 4 min
(Article updated: 2026-06-29)
Devastating before-and-after satellite images reveal the full scale of destruction in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck just 39 seconds apart on June 24, 2026. La Guaira was hit hardest, with entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. OnGeo Intelligence analyzes the latest satellite imagery showing collapsed buildings, humanitarian crisis, and the road to recovery
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Vantor/Maxar vs Planet Labs: High-Resolution Imagery Comparison
2026-06-26
~ 8 min
(Article updated: 2026-06-26)
A practical comparison of Maxar and Planet Labs for satellite imagery workflows. Learn how spatial resolution, revisit frequency, coverage models, and accessibility affect geospatial analytics, monitoring systems, and AI-driven applications.
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Free Satellite Imagery Sources A Complete Comparison
2026-06-25
~ 6 min
(Article updated: 2026-06-25)
Free satellite imagery powers modern geospatial applications across climate intelligence, agriculture, logistics, and AI analytics. This guide compares the leading free satellite imagery sources including Landsat, Sentinel, Google Earth Engine, EarthExplorer, and OpenAerialMap, explaining their strengths, limitations, and best use cases for developers, researchers, and businesses.
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Best Alternatives to Google Earth
2026-06-23
~ 10 min
(Article updated: 2026-06-23)
Discover the best Google Earth alternatives in 2026. Compare OnGeo Intelligence, Google Earth, Planet Labs, Vantor, Sentinel-2, and Landsat for satellite imagery, monitoring, mapping, and change detection. Learn which platform offers the freshest data, highest resolution, and most affordable access to professional Earth observation tools.
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Mining Operations Monitoring via Satellite Imagery
2026-06-03
~ 6 min
(Article updated: 2026-06-03)
Satellite imagery enables efficient monitoring of mining operations by tracking site expansion, infrastructure changes, and environmental impacts. It supports compliance, risk management, and ESG reporting through consistent, large-scale observations. Modern platforms like OnGeo Intelligence turn satellite data into actionable insights, helping stakeholders improve transparency, efficiency, and responsible resource management.
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Satellite Imagery Reveals the Scale of Destruction Across Southern Lebanon
2026-05-27
~ 6 min
(Article updated: 2026-05-27)
Satellite imagery from March to May 2026 reveals extensive destruction across southern Lebanon despite the fragile Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire. High-resolution analysis shows dozens of villages within the IDF “Yellow Line” heavily damaged or completely flattened, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis and the role of satellite intelligence in documenting conflict zones.
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