<img src="https://static.gujaratsamachar.com/content_image/content_image_82f98b68-1f0b-4795-976e-eec217307807.jpeg" data-filename="Screenshot 2025-04-01 094400.png" style="width: 100%;"> The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Cartosat-3 satellite has provided crucial imagery revealing the devastating impact of the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The satellite imagery, captured on March 29, offers a before-and-after comparison of the affected areas, confirming widespread destruction in major cities, including Mandalay and Sagaing.The earthquake’s epicentre was located near the Sagaing-Mandalay border at a depth of 10 km, triggering severe infrastructure damage, collapsed buildings, and ground ruptures. ISRO’s analysis, using pre-event imagery from March 18, 2025, highlights the catastrophic impact on Myanmar’s historical and cultural landmarks.<img src="https://static.gujaratsamachar.com/content_image/content_image_db85e02f-a83b-4722-8b8f-3e286672499d.jpeg" data-filename="Ahmedabad flights - 2025-04-01T094624.211.png" style="width: 100%;"> The high-resolution images from Cartosat-3 are aiding disaster response teams in assessing the extent of damage. The satellite’s advanced imaging capabilities allow authorities to pinpoint affected areas, prioritise relief efforts, and plan reconstruction.<img src="https://static.gujaratsamachar.com/content_image/content_image_a6ebed89-1935-4bdf-8015-5429972265c0.jpeg" data-filename="Ahmedabad flights - 2025-04-01T094704.599.png" style="width: 100%;"> While ISRO’s analysis provides a preliminary assessment, ground verification is required to confirm the full scale of destructionAs Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of this devastating quake, international aid and recovery efforts are expected to intensify, with satellite data playing a crucial role in guiding relief operations.Also read:<a href="https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/international/myanmar-declares-week-long-national-mourning-over-deadly-earthquake" target="_blank">Myanmar declares week-long national mourning over deadly earthquake</a><div> </div>

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Cartosat-3 satellite has provided crucial imagery revealing the devastating impact of the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The satellite imagery, captured on March 29, offers a before-and-after comparison of the affected areas, confirming widespread destruction in major cities, including Mandalay and Sagaing.

ISRO’s Cartosat-3 satellite captures extensive earthquake damage in Myanmar

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ISRO’s Cartosat-3 satellite captures extensive earthquake damage in Myanmar

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