Typhoon Haiyan: Satellite images help aid effort

Name: Typhoon Haiyan: Satellite images help aid effort
Uploaded: 2013-11-15T19:05:29.000Z
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Description: Satellite images of the Philippines before and after the arrival of Typhoon Haiyan are being used to help the aid effort.

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Satellite images of the Philippines before and after the arrival of Typhoon Haiyan are being used to help the aid effort.

The Tomnod , externalwebsite asks users to identify damaged roads, bridges and buildings and this information is then passed on to aid workers and army personnel.

Emily Maitlis reports for Newsnight.

Technology

15 November 2013