Emberson contributes to EO item on Landslide in BC

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:37:27 -0400
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The Earth Observatory Item of the Day for August 7, 2024, titled "Landslide Dams the Chilcotin River," includes commentary from Robert Emberson (617/UMBC). Dr. Emberson is a member of NASA’s Landslides research team and an associate program manager for NASA’s Disasters program. The landslide occurred on July 30, 2024, and images were captured by the OLI-2 on the Landsat 9 satellite. Debris accumulated and blocked the flow of the Chilcotin River in British Columbia. Evacuation orders were given, and concern remained for agriculture and spawning salmon, and for an individual who had to be rescued from the initial landslide. The situation continues to be monitored by "government officials and university researchers, using various forms of technology."