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SANSA Uses Satellite Earth Observation intelligence to Map and Analyse Hernic Ferrochrome Tailings Dam Collapse

South African National Space AgencyRef: https://www.sansa.org.za/2026/08/sansa-uses-satellite-earth-observation-intelligence-to-map-and-analyse-hernic-ferrochrome-tailings-dam-collapse/

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Source domain: sansa.org.za

Collected on 22 August 2026

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What this means

This is a news release from the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) detailing how satellite Earth Observation data is being used to assess the impact of the Hernic Ferrochrome tailings dam collapse near Brits. The analysis uses Sentinel-2 imagery to map sludge deposition and infrastructure damage, supporting disaster response and recovery efforts. SANSA offers access to detailed reports, maps, and decision support tools upon request.

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Access to detailed reports, maps, Earth Observation imagery, and Decision Support Tools

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) provides access to detailed reports, maps, satellite imagery, and decision support tools related to the Hernic Ferrochrome tailings dam collapse. These resources are available for use by disaster management authorities, infrastructure operators, and other stakeholders involved in emergency response and recovery planning.

Who it is for
disaster management authorities, infrastructure operators, emergency response teams, government agencies, researchers
How to act on it
Email SANSA Customer Services at customers-eo@sansa.org.za or contact Khumbulani Mkhize at kmkhize@sansa.org.za to request access

The document's recorded date is 21 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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To access detailed reports, maps or Earth Observation imagery and Decision Support Tools, please contact SANSA Customer Services at customers-eo@sansa.org.za or Khumbulani Mkhize at kmkhize@sansa.org.za.

Facts

Places

Western Cape, City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.sansa.org.za/2026/08/sansa-uses-satellite-earth-observation-intelligence-to-map-and-analyse-hernic-ferrochrome-tailings-dam-collapse/

Amounts

R 566

Key Takeaways

  • Hernic Ferrochrome tailings dam collapse
  • Brits
  • August 21, 2026
  • Sentinel-2 imagery
  • customers-eo@sansa.org.za
  • kmkhize@sansa.org.za
  • Earth Observation
  • disaster assessment
  • South African National Space Agency
  • Hernic Ferrochrome
  • Eskom
  • Khumbulani Mkhize
  • customers-eo@sansa.org.za
  • kmkhize@sansa.org.za
  • Brits
  • Maroelabult Substation
  • R566
  • Hermanus, Western Cape
  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Hartebeesthoek, Gauteng
  • Centurion, 0046