Evolution Of Al Zaatari Refugee Camp, Mafraq Governorate, Jordan
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:37:26 GMT| Product ID: 1734 - English Published: 19 Mar, 2013 GLIDE: CE-2011-0704-SYR FootPrint (Lat x Long, WSG84 Geographic, decimal degrees) TopLeft: 36.30748 x 32.31754 BottomRight: 36.285084 x 32.288332 |  |
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This map illustrates satellite-detected shelters and other buildings at the Al Zaatari refugee camp in Mafraq Governorate, Jordan. As of 26 February 2013 a total of 24,679 shelters were detected as well as 1,091 infrastructure and support buildings within the 511.22 hectares of the camp. An initial analysis of the camp by UNOSAT using an image from 15 November 2012 found 5,163 shelters. This indicates that between 15 November 2012 and 26 February 2013 shelters in the camp increased by 378%. In addition, total area of the camp increased from 216 hectares to 511 hectares in the same period, a 137% increase. Areas of expansion are also visible in the image as of 26 February 2013, indicating preparations are underway to accommodate increased numbers of refugees in the near future. | |
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Imagery Dates: 26 February 2013 Resolution: 50 cm Copyright: DigitalGlobe Source: European Space Imaging Satellite Data (2): WorldView-1 Imagery Dates: 3 February 2013 Resolution: 50 cm Copyright: DigitalGlobe Source: European Space Imaging Satellite Data (3): WorldView-2 Imagery Dates: 3 January 2013 Resolution: 50 cm Copyright: DigitalGlobe Source: European Space Imaging Satellite Data (4): WorldView-1 Imagery Dates: 15 November 2013 Resolution: 50 cm Copyright: DigitalGlobe Source: European Space Imaging Analysis : UNITAR / UNOSAT Production: UNITAR / UNOSAT | |
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