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2025-04-23
~ 3 min
(Article updated: 2025-04-23)
Get FREE satellite images on your phone! Use special code via OnGeo Intelligence for a free report (10m/2.5m AI). Easy mobile access to satellite data. Monitor land, explore Earth from your phone. Claim now!
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When Satellite Images Lie The Rise of Deepfake Geography
2025-04-16
~ 5 min
(Article updated: 2025-04-16)
Satellite imagery has long been viewed as an irrefutable source of truth. Whether documenting wildfires, tracking troop movements, or exposing human rights abuses, these images have become critical tools for researchers, governments, and NGOs alike. Their perceived objectivity stems from the high costs and technical expertise involved in capturing them – typically by trusted institutions or commercial providers.
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Devastating March 2025 Wildfires Scorch Over in South Korea Satellite Images Reveal the Damage
2025-04-10
~ 4 min
(Article updated: 2025-04-10)
In March 2025, South Korea faced one of the most destructive wildfire outbreaks in its history. Sentinel-2 satellite imagery using SWIR and NIR channels reveals the extent of the 170,000-hectare disaster, with regions near Andong, Uiseong, and Yeongyang severely affected.
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How SWIR Satellite Imagery Detects Hidden Wildfires from Orbit
2025-03-26
~ 5 min
(Article updated: 2025-03-26)
Why SWIR Matters in Remote Sensing Short-wave infrared, or SWIR, refers to a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum typically ranging from 1.0 to 2.5 micrometers. SWIR imaging penetrates smoke, detects active fires, and aids disaster response.
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