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Nepal glacial flood kills 1,000+ despite satellite monitoring capability

A flash flood caused by a glacial collapse tore through Nepal's Bhotekoshi valley on August 26, killing more than 1,000 people with many still missing. Satellites captured the collapse and are now aiding recovery efforts, confirming that monitoring technology exists and works.

nature.com · 2026-09-15

CoMaps offline navigation app aids earthquake rescue teams in Venezuela

During the recent earthquake response in Venezuela, volunteer Anton Wenemoser used the offline app CoMaps to navigate a hard-hit zone with no cell coverage. He later shared it with an El Salvador rescue team that had been relying on a more limited navigation tool, and the app's detailed, community-mapped data proved essential for logistics and coordination in the field.

hotosm.org · 2026-08-26