How satellite technology tracks volcanic activity from orbit to improve disaster response

Satellites are essential for monitoring volcanoes, offering real-time insights into eruptions and ground shifts. This video explains how the Copernicus Sentinel satellite fleet tracks gas emissions, ash plumes, and surface deformation to support safety and disaster management efforts.

The Copernicus Sentinel satellites provide a continuous view of volcanic activity from space. By observing changes in ground deformation, tracking the movement of ash plumes, and detecting volcanic gas emissions, these instruments offer critical data for scientists and emergency responders.

This capability is vital for monitoring remote or dangerous sites, allowing for real-time analysis that informs disaster response strategies after an eruption occurs.

Source: Monitoring volcanoes from space