
ISRO Releases Satellite Images of Devastating Myanmar 7.7 Earthquake
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released high-resolution satellite images capturing the aftermath of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The disaster, centered near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, has claimed over 1,700 lives and caused widespread destruction.
Using data from Cartosat-3, an Earth-imaging satellite capable of capturing images with a resolution of less than 50 centimeters, ISRO has documented the scale of the devastation from an altitude of 500 kilometers. The images highlight the collapse of a major bridge over the Irrawaddy River, extensive damage to Mandalay University, and the destruction of several historical and residential structures.
Mandalay & Sagaing Region major infrastructure, including roads, ...