Satellite data reveals ongoing Gaza destruction despite ceasefire
New satellite imagery confirms that significant destruction in Gaza continues despite a ceasefire, with 82% of structures damaged and 74,000 people killed since the war began in 2023.
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Satellite imagery reveals 82% of Gaza's structures damaged as war enters third year
Newly updated satellite images from Google Maps and a brief lapse in Israeli government mapping services reveal the scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip three years after the war began in October 2023. Approximately 82% of structures, or roughly 200,000 buildings, have been damaged, with two-thirds completely destroyed. The UN Satellite Centre reports a 9% increase in destroyed structures since the ceasefire began nearly a year ago. Over 74,000 Palestinians have been killed, and agricultural land in northern Gaza is 94% damaged. Key sites, including the port of Gaza City and the Jabalia refugee camp, are reduced to rubble, while displaced populations remain concentrated in areas like Al-Mawasi.
Satellite Timelapse Tracks America's Data-Center Boom
New satellite timelapse images reveal massive data-center campuses expanding across the United States, highlighting the AI infrastructure build-out and its environmental footprint as policymakers weigh the pace of AI development.
Satellite Photos Show Ruin at US Kuwait Base After Iranian Strikes
Newly released images show extensive destruction at a US base in Kuwait following Iranian strikes, including a damaged bunker and a destroyed airfield. ABC News and CBS News corroborate damage at bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, while the Pentagon has not issued a detailed regional assessment. Satellite imagery is cited as confirming widespread damage across installations. The article notes 18 US forces killed and 824 wounded since February 28, with rebuilding described as a decades-long effort amid concerns about transparency.
Satellite imagery shows Iran fortifying a deeply buried nuclear site amid Trump threats
New satellite images from Sept. 11 indicate Iran has fortified the Pickaxe Mountain underground complex near Natanz, adding soil over tunnel entrances, roadblocks, and other reinforcements to harden access, according to the Institute for Science and International Security. Tehran says no nuclear activity is taking place there, while analysts warn the deeply buried entrances could complicate any potential strike. The report also notes ongoing reconstruction at Taleghan 2 and broader UN-diplomatic developments, including Russia and China vetoing a U.S.-drafted sanctions-resolution.
Slotkin pushes Trump to press Xi on China-supplied imagery linked to Jordan attack
Sen. Elissa Slotkin urges President Trump to press President Xi Jinping about reports that Iran used high‑resolution satellite imagery from Chinese firms to target the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, killing three U.S. service members. She says this potential Chinese assistance should be a centerpiece of Xi’s White House visit, cites a Wall Street Journal report, and notes May sanctions on three Chinese satellite companies for aiding Iran’s strikes.
Satellite imagery reveals major Saudi oil pipeline damage, hinting at weeks-long disruption
Satellite imagery shows significant damage at a key Saudi East-West Pipeline pumping station after a strike, with repairs expected to take four to six weeks and potential cuts of about 3.6 million barrels per day to global supply, prompting a rise in oil prices; the attack, tied to Yemen's Houthis and Iran-backed factions, comes amid broader regional escalation that includes strikes on a Saudi air base and ongoing tensions over shipping routes.
Trump: China Spies on U.S. as Iran Attack Imagery Surfaces
President Trump claimed China 'spies on us' and that 'we spy on them, too,' after a Wall Street Journal report that Chinese entities allegedly supplied Iran with high-resolution satellite imagery of a Jordan base before Tehran's July 17 missile strike that killed three U.S. troops. U.S. officials did not name any Chinese entities or accuse Beijing of direct involvement, and Xi Jinping is slated to visit Washington on Sept. 24 for a summit, with Trump framing the disclosure as part of broader U.S.-China tensions.
Satellite imagery flags sudden underground activity at Iranian nuclear site as US weighs deep-strike options
CSIS analysis of six years of satellite imagery shows a surge in construction at Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected Iranian underground site near Natanz, suggesting Iran may be fortifying its nuclear program. The facility appears not yet capable of enrichment, according to the researchers, while the US weighs ways to strike deeply buried targets and has conducted related testing to validate such capabilities.
Forest Island Emerges on BC Reservoir, Then Vanishes
A massive, tree-covered floating island roughly the size of two NFL fields appeared on British Columbia's Williston Reservoir in late July and vanished weeks later; satellite imagery confirmed its existence west of Finlay Bay about 100 km from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. Officials believe driftwood and shoreline vegetation accumulated over years, possibly freed by high water levels, and boaters are warned to beware submerged trees as the island disappeared.
Relocating Island Mystery: BC Reservoir's Floating Enigma Moves Miles Apart
A floating 'island' in a British Columbia reservoir vanished in July and later reappeared about 20 miles (32 km) away, prompting initial skepticism of a hoax; BBC Verify used satellite imagery to track its journey and investigate why it traveled such a distance.
Mystery Green Floating Island Drifts Across Williston Lake, BC
A mysterious green, tree-covered “island” that’s more like a buoyant raft has been spotted drifting on Williston Lake, BC. Local boater Rocky Avery shared video, and BC Hydro plus Sentinel-2 satellite imagery confirmed a small island-like blob about 100 km west of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam on July 21, 2026, with a later sighting in the Ospika River on August 31. The origin remains unclear, but high reservoir levels earlier this year may have freed debris from shorelines. It currently poses no dam risk, though boaters should stay alert for floating hazards.
Mysterious Forest Island Emerges, Vanishes, Then Reappears on BC's Williston Lake
A forested floating island roughly 230 by 460 feet appeared on Williston Lake in British Columbia, drew viral attention, then vanished and was rediscovered miles away. BC Hydro confirmed its reality via satellite imagery and eyewitness reports, explaining that high water levels and strong winds dislodged a natural driftwood raft that vegetation can grow on. The island poses no risk to the dam or vessels, but boaters are urged to stay off as it may disintegrate or refreeze and reform with winter.
BC's Wandering Island: Appears, Vanishes, Reappears
Officials say a forested floating island in Williston Reservoir, BC—roughly 9,800 square metres—was first spotted in early August and confirmed by a July satellite image. It then vanished in a later image, but has since been found again near shore about 30 km from its original location. BC Hydro isn’t sure of its origins, but driftwood and rising water levels this summer are strong theories. The island is not stable, and authorities warn people to stay off it.
Bird's-eye view reveals Burning Man’s desert metropolis
New satellite imagery showcases Burning Man 2026 in Black Rock City, detailing a sprawling desert city with a temporary airport, Center Camp, and the Axis Mundi theme, with the Man burn on Sept. 5 and the Temple of the Moon burn on Sept. 6 as roughly 70,000 attendees supply their own food, water and shelter.