LHASA Hazard Yesterday

Update Frequency:Twice a day Summary:The global Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness (LHASA) model was developed to inform a wide range of users about landslide hazards. LHASA version 2.1 uses machine learning to show where and when landslides are most probable. Suggested Use:LHASA 2.1 was created to enable global monitoring of landslide hazard and is not a substitute for local site investigations. Red indicates high hazard and blue indicates low hazard.  LHASA nowcast "today": This map shows the relative probability of landslide occurrence today, based on rainfall estimates from GPM and forecasts from GEOS-FP. Satellite/Sensor:GPM, SMAP Resolution:30 arcseconds (~1 kilometer) Credits:NASA GSFC Users are requested to cite the following paper:Stanley, T. A., D. B. Kirschbaum, G. Benz, et al. 2021. "Data-Driven Landslide Nowcasting at the Global Scale." Frontiers in Earth Science, 9: [10.3389/feart.2021.640043]

Update Frequency:Twice a day Summary:The global Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness (LHASA) model was developed to inform a wide range of users about landslide hazards. LHASA version 2.1 uses machine learning to show where and when landslides are most probable. Suggested Use:LHASA 2.1 was created to enable global monitoring of landslide hazard and is not a substitute for local site investigations. Red indicates high hazard and blue indicates low hazard.  LHASA nowcast "tomorrow": This map shows the relative probability of landslide occurrence tomorrow, based on rainfall estimates from GPM and forecasts from GEOS-FP. Satellite/Sensor:GPM, SMAP Resolution:30 arcseconds (~1 kilometer) Credits:NASA GSFC Users are requested to cite the following paper:Stanley, T. A., D. B. Kirschbaum, G. Benz, et al. 2021. "Data-Driven Landslide Nowcasting at the Global Scale." Frontiers in Earth Science, 9: [10.3389/feart.2021.640043]

Dates Available: April 2021 - Present Update Frequency: Twice a day Summary: Landslides are a widespread and often underestimated natural hazard, causing thousands of deaths and significant economic damage each year. They routinely block roads, destroy infrastructure, and disrupt communities worldwide. While intense or prolonged rainfall is the most common landslide trigger, earthquakes and human activities can also cause them. The global Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness (LHASA) model provides users with a comprehensive view of landslide hazard in near real-time. Using machine learning, LHASA combines rainfall data from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) satellite with antecedent soil moisture from the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite to identify areas currently at risk from landslides. The model shows where and when landslides are most probable, then calculates the exposed population and road length within each administrative district, helping users understand both the hazard and potential impacts on communities and infrastructure. To learn more please visit: https://landslides.nasa.gov/ Suggested Use: LHASA 2.1 was created to enable global monitoring of landslide hazard and is not a substitute for local site investigations. Red indicates high hazard and blue indicates low hazard. LHASA nowcast Hazard: "yesterday", "today", and "tomorrow": This map shows the relative probability of landslide occurrence yesterday, today, and tomorrow; respectively, based on rainfall estimates from GPM and forecasts from GEOS-FP. Satellite/Sensor: GPM, SMAP Resolution: 30 arcseconds (~1 kilometer) Credits: NASA GSFC Users are requested to cite the following paper: Stanley, T. A., D. B. Kirschbaum, G. Benz, et al. 2021. "Data-Driven Landslide Nowcasting at the Global Scale." Frontiers in Earth Science, 9: [10.3389/feart.2021.640043]

Dates of Images: 4/28/2024, 4/29/2024, 4/30/2024, 5/1/2024, 5/2/2024, 5/5/2024, 5/6/2024 Summary: LHASA was created at Goddard Space Flight Center to identify the potential for rainfall-triggered landslides in real time. LHASA version 2 adopts machine learning to estimate the probability of landslide occurrence at a 30-arcsecond (~1 km) daily resolution. In addition, it estimates the potential exposure of human population and roads to landslide hazard and maps the basins likely to experience post-fire debris flows. Suggested Use: The global landslide nowcast shows where landslide hazard is highest on a given date. Resolution: ~1km Credits: Please cite: Stanley T. A., J. R. Sutton, R. S. Vershel, P. M. Amatya. 2025. "Better Satellite Precipitation Algorithms Slightly Improved Landslide Hazard Assessment." Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 64 (10): 1379-1394 10.1175/jamc-d-25-0021.1 Esri REST Endpoint: See URL on the right side of the page.

Landslides are a widespread and often underestimated natural hazard, causing thousands of deaths and significant economic damage each year. They routinely block roads, destroy infrastructure, and disrupt communities worldwide. While intense or prolonged rainfall is the most common landslide trigger, earthquakes and human activities can also cause them. The global Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness (LHASA) model provides users with a comprehensive view of landslide hazard in near real-time. Using machine learning, LHASA combines rainfall data from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) satellite with antecedent soil moisture from the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite to identify areas currently at risk from landslides. The model shows where and when landslides are most probable, then calculates the exposed population and road length within each administrative district, helping users understand both the hazard and potential impacts on communities and infrastructure. Daily global landslide exposure assessment from the LHASA (Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness) model. Color-coded hazard levels range from red (very high exposure) to yellow (low exposure), helping users identify areas where landslides may occur. To learn more please visit: https://landslides.nasa.gov/

Dates of Images: 4/28/2024, 4/29/2024, 4/30/2024, 5/1/2024, 5/2/2024, 5/5/2024, 5/6/2024 Summary: LHASA was created at Goddard Space Flight Center to identify the potential for rainfall-triggered landslides in real time. LHASA version 2 adopts machine learning to estimate the probability of landslide occurrence at a 30-arcsecond (~1 km) daily resolution. In addition, it estimates the potential exposure of human population and roads to landslide hazard and maps the basins likely to experience post-fire debris flows. Suggested Use: The global landslide nowcast shows where landslide hazard is highest on a given date. Resolution: ~1km Credits: Please cite: Stanley T. A., J. R. Sutton, R. S. Vershel, P. M. Amatya. 2025. "Better Satellite Precipitation Algorithms Slightly Improved Landslide Hazard Assessment." Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 64 (10): 1379-1394 10.1175/jamc-d-25-0021.1 Esri REST Endpoint: See URL on the right side of the page. WMS Endpoint: https://gis.earthdata.nasa.gov/portal/services/DISASTERS_EX2602_202405_FLOOD_BRAZIL/EX2602_lhasa/ImageServer/WMSServer