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View article: Land surface change detection after major volcanic eruptions in Indonesia using Machine learning and Spatial-Temporal transferability
Land surface change detection after major volcanic eruptions in Indonesia using Machine learning and Spatial-Temporal transferability Open
Mitigating volcanic eruption disasters is a key priority in Indonesia’s national development agenda. Due to the high density of active volcanoes near populated areas, even eruptions with a relatively low Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) ca…
View article: Landslide mapping with deep learning: the role of pre-/post-event SAR features and multi-sensor data fusion
Landslide mapping with deep learning: the role of pre-/post-event SAR features and multi-sensor data fusion Open
Landslide mapping is critically important for providing detailed spatial information on hazard extent in a timely manner that ultimately contributes to the protection of human lives and critical infrastructure. In the context of increasing…
View article: The evolution of the 2022–2024 eruption at Home Reef, Tonga, analyzed from space shows vent migration due to erosion
The evolution of the 2022–2024 eruption at Home Reef, Tonga, analyzed from space shows vent migration due to erosion Open
On September 9, 2022, a new eruption period began at the submarine volcano Home Reef, part of the Tonga Volcanic Arc. We integrated multi-sensor/multi-platform satellite datasets, including very high spatial resolution TerraSAR-X radar and…
View article: Assessing Sand Deposit Dynamics at the Island of Langeoog, Germany by Means of Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing Data
Assessing Sand Deposit Dynamics at the Island of Langeoog, Germany by Means of Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing Data Open
Langeoog is one of the East Frisian Islands located in the German Wadden Sea. The island's coastal morphodynamics are strongly influenced by environmental factors such as tides and currents. As natural sediment supplies cannot always compe…
View article: Integration of Sentinel 2-MSI and Landsat 8/9-OLI data for detecting and mapping sea-water discoloration around submarine volcanoes
Integration of Sentinel 2-MSI and Landsat 8/9-OLI data for detecting and mapping sea-water discoloration around submarine volcanoes Open
Shallow eruptions of submarine volcanoes can hamper navigation of ships and alter the biological response of marine ecosystems. Hydrothermal vents and ash-laden plumes can spread on sea-surface for weeks affecting the optical properties of…
View article: Exploring the Potential of a Normalized Hotspot Index in Supporting the Monitoring of Active Volcanoes Through Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer Shortwave Infrared (SLSTR SWIR) Data
Exploring the Potential of a Normalized Hotspot Index in Supporting the Monitoring of Active Volcanoes Through Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer Shortwave Infrared (SLSTR SWIR) Data Open
Every year about fifty volcanoes erupt on average, posing a serious threat for populations living in the neighboring areas. To mitigate the volcanic risk, many satellite monitoring systems have been developed. Information from the medium i…
View article: Analyzing coastal dynamics by means of multi-sensor satellite imagery at the East Frisian Island of Langeoog, Germany
Analyzing coastal dynamics by means of multi-sensor satellite imagery at the East Frisian Island of Langeoog, Germany Open
Monitoring coastal dynamics is critical for the effective protection of coastal environments. Satellite remote sensing data offers significant potential to support this monitoring while also addressing the considerable challenges posed by …
View article: S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images
S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images Open
The S1S2-Water dataset is a global reference dataset for training, validation and testing of convolutional neural networks for semantic segmentation of surface water bodies in publicly available Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images. …
View article: A framework for automated landslide dating utilizing SAR-Derived Parameters Time-Series, An Enhanced Transformer Model, and Dynamic Thresholding
A framework for automated landslide dating utilizing SAR-Derived Parameters Time-Series, An Enhanced Transformer Model, and Dynamic Thresholding Open
Determining the timing of landslide occurrence is crucial for establishing an accurate, comprehensive and systematic landslide inventory while assessing the potential for reducing landslide risk. Unfortunately, many existing landslide inve…
View article: A deep Learning-based approach for landslide dating from time-series of SAR data
A deep Learning-based approach for landslide dating from time-series of SAR data Open
Landslides are a serious geologic hazard common to many countries around the world.  They can result in fatalities and the destruction of infrastructure, buildings, roads, and electrical equipment. Especially rapid-moving landslides, …
View article: The different evolution of recently grown volcanic islands in Tonga: two neighbouring volcanoes New Late‘iki and Home Reef
The different evolution of recently grown volcanic islands in Tonga: two neighbouring volcanoes New Late‘iki and Home Reef Open
Late’iki, formerly called Metis Shoal, and Home Reef are two active volcanoes located close to each other with a distance of approx. 23 km. Both volcanoes belong to the Tonga Volcanic Arc, west of the Tonga Trench in the South Pacifi…
View article: Analysis of Lava from the Cumbre Vieja Volcano Using Remote Sensing Data from DESIS and Sentinel-2
Analysis of Lava from the Cumbre Vieja Volcano Using Remote Sensing Data from DESIS and Sentinel-2 Open
On 19th September 2021, a protracted eruption of the Cumbre Vieja Volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma commenced and continued for a duration of 12 weeks. Lava flows starting from the rift zone at the mid-western flank of Cumbre Vieja …
View article: S1S2-Water: A Global Dataset for Semantic Segmentation of Water Bodies From Sentinel- 1 and Sentinel-2 Satellite Images
S1S2-Water: A Global Dataset for Semantic Segmentation of Water Bodies From Sentinel- 1 and Sentinel-2 Satellite Images Open
This study introduces the S1S2-Water dataset - a global reference dataset for training, validation and testing of convolutional neural networks for semantic segmentation of surface water bodies in publicly available Sentinel-1 and Sentinel…
View article: S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images
S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images Open
This study introduces the S1S2-Water dataset – a global reference dataset for training, validation and testing of convolutional neural networks for semantic segmentation of surface water bodies in publicly available Sentinel-1 and Sentinel…
View article: S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images
S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images Open
This study introduces the S1S2-Water dataset – a global reference dataset for training, validation and testing of convolutional neural networks for semantic segmentation of surface water bodies in publicly available Sentinel-1 and Sentinel…
View article: S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images
S1S2-Water: A global dataset for semantic segmentation of water bodies from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images Open
The S1S2-Water dataset is a global reference dataset for training, validation and testing of convolutional neural networks for semantic segmentation of surface water bodies in publicly available Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite images. …
View article: Advances in landslide analysis by using remote sensing and artificial intelligence (AI): Results from MultiSat4SLOWS project
Advances in landslide analysis by using remote sensing and artificial intelligence (AI): Results from MultiSat4SLOWS project Open
Landslides are a major type of natural hazard that cause significant human and economic losses in mountainous regions worldwide. Optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data are increasingly being used to support landslide inv…
View article: Using Deep Learning for Sentinel-1-based Landslide Mapping
Using Deep Learning for Sentinel-1-based Landslide Mapping Open
Every year, landslides kill or injure thousands of people worldwide and substantially impact human livelihood. With the increasing number of extreme weather events due to the changing climate, urban sprawl and intensification of human acti…
View article: Investigating Mauna Loa (Hawaii) eruption of November-December 2022 from space: recent results from GOES-R, Sentinel-2, and Landsat 8/9 observations
Investigating Mauna Loa (Hawaii) eruption of November-December 2022 from space: recent results from GOES-R, Sentinel-2, and Landsat 8/9 observations Open
On 27 November 2022, an eruption started at the Mauna Loa (Hawaii; USA) volcano after about 38 years of quiescence. The eruption took place at the summit caldera; the day after, it migrated to the upper Northeast Rift Zone, where lava effu…
View article: Late complex tensile fracturing interacts with topography at Cumbre Vieja, La Palma
Late complex tensile fracturing interacts with topography at Cumbre Vieja, La Palma Open
Volcanic eruptions are often preceded by episodes of inflation and emplacement of magma along tensile fractures. Here we study the 2021 Cumbre Vieja eruption on La Palma, Canary Islands, and present evidence for tensile fractures dissectin…
View article: Late complex tensile fracturing interacts with topography at Cumbre Vieja, La Palma
Late complex tensile fracturing interacts with topography at Cumbre Vieja, La Palma Open
Volcanic eruptions are often preceded by episodes of in ation and emplacement of magma along tensile fractures. Here we study the 2021 Tajogaite-Cumbre Vieja eruption on La Palma, Canary Islands, and present evidence for tensile fractures …
View article: Joint use of Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 data for rapid mapping of volcanic eruption deposits in Southeast Asia
Joint use of Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 data for rapid mapping of volcanic eruption deposits in Southeast Asia Open
Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have 97 active volcanoes with high concentration of human life in the very close proximity to them. In case of a volcanic eruption, provision of detailed information on affected regions is very crucial …
View article: Drone survey, time-lapse camera, and satellite SAR data covering the 2021 summit craters and late fractures at Tajogaite volcano, Cumbre Vieja, La Palma
Drone survey, time-lapse camera, and satellite SAR data covering the 2021 summit craters and late fractures at Tajogaite volcano, Cumbre Vieja, La Palma Open
A new eruption started on 19 September 2021 at the Tajogaite volcano, which is at the western flank of the Cumbre Vieja, just 1•5km to the north of the vents of the 1949 eruption, and terminated after 85 days on 13 December 2021. The locat…
View article: Drone survey, time-lapse camera, and satellite SAR data covering the 2021 summit craters and late fractures at Tajogaite volcano, Cumbre Vieja, La Palma
Drone survey, time-lapse camera, and satellite SAR data covering the 2021 summit craters and late fractures at Tajogaite volcano, Cumbre Vieja, La Palma Open
A new eruption started on 19 September 2021 at the Tajogaite volcano, which is at the western flank of the Cumbre Vieja, just 1•5km to the north of the vents of the 1949 eruption, and terminated after 85 days on 13 December 2021. The locat…
View article: Identification and ranking of subaerial volcanic tsunami hazard sources in Southeast Asia
Identification and ranking of subaerial volcanic tsunami hazard sources in Southeast Asia Open
Tsunamis caused by large volcanic eruptions and flanks collapsing into the sea are major hazards for nearby coastal regions. They often occur with little precursory activity and are thus challenging to detect in a timely manner. This makes…
View article: Quantifying Large‐Scale Surface Change Using SAR Amplitude Images: Crater Morphology Changes During the 2019–2020 Shishaldin Volcano Eruption
Quantifying Large‐Scale Surface Change Using SAR Amplitude Images: Crater Morphology Changes During the 2019–2020 Shishaldin Volcano Eruption Open
Morphological processes often induce meter‐scale elevation changes. When a volcano erupts, tracking such processes provides insights into the style and evolution of eruptive activity and related hazards. Compared to optical remote‐sensing …