China Deploys National Data Centers for Disaster Relief in Nepal-China Border Region
Summary
China has mobilized national data centers and satellite resources to support rescue and emergency response after an avalanche and related disaster in the Nepal-China border region. Authorities have shared 53 datasets and historical imagery to help organizations working in the affected area of Chirong County in Tibet.
Key Points
- China has activated national data centers to support disaster relief efforts in the Nepal-China border area.
- The National Cryosphere Desert Data Center has provided 53 datasets totaling about 85 GB for emergency response, rescue, and research use.
- Data has also been shared by the National Earthquake Data Center, National Satellite Ocean Application Center, and Chinese Resources Satellite Data and Application Center.
- The China National Space Administration has coordinated satellite resources to obtain emergency and historical imagery of the landslide-affected area.
