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Mandalay Earthquake: AI Technology Assesses Damage After 7.7 Magnitude Quake

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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Mandalay, Myanmar, leading to extensive destruction. In response, relief organizations employed satellite imagery and AI technology to rapidly and accurately evaluate building damage. The AI for Good Lab from Microsoft, working alongside Planet Labs, created a tailored AI model for Mandalay, recognizing that each disaster and region presents unique challenges. Initial damage assessments were obstructed by cloud cover, but after conditions improved, they determined that 515 buildings had suffered between 80% and 100% damage, while another 1,524 buildings experienced damage ranging from 20% to 80%. This critical data is essential for guiding relief efforts, although it is crucial to conduct on-the-ground verifications. The findings have been communicated to humanitarian groups, such as the Red Cross, to support their ongoing relief operations.

A 7. 7 magnitude earthquake hit Mandalay, Myanmar, causing extensive destruction. In response, relief organizations employed satellite imagery and AI technology to evaluate building damage swiftly and accurately. Microsoft's AI for Good Lab, in partnership with Planet Labs, developed a tailored AI model for Mandalay, recognizing the distinct characteristics of each disaster and region.

Initial assessment efforts faced challenges due to cloud cover, but once visibility improved, the analysis indicated that 515 buildings incurred 80% to 100% damage, while 1, 524 buildings experienced 20% to 80% damage. This information is crucial for guiding aid initiatives, although verification on the ground is still required. The findings have been communicated to organizations like the Red Cross to support their relief operations.


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