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Satellite images available for Disasters in both Canada and Myanmar
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The International Charter "Space and Major Disasters" founded by the European Space Agency has been activated for the heavy flooding in Fredericton (Canada) and the Cyclone Nargis in Yangon (Myanmar). Images are available for both events here for Fredericton and Yangon.
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Satellite images available for Disasters in both Canada and Myanmar
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