Scientists Use ENVI to Determine Damage Extents in Earthquake Zones Customer Challenge Earthquakes can cause extreme damage, not only to personal property, but to natural landscapes and infrastructures. Identifying the scope and amount of dame casued by an earthquake is vital for many reason, including disaster response and aid. The identification of damage due to large earthquakes is vital to grasping the level and extension of the hard-hit areas. Researcher Miguel Estrada needed a way to easily and quickly create visualizations and assess the amount and scope of damages. Solution Achieved In the event of large natural disasters, like a destructive earthquake, a fast assessment of the damaged areas is required to send off rescue teams. The identification of damage from a large area gives

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