Satellite imagery shows B.C. landslide before and after dam formed

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Satellite imagery of B.C.’s landslide, shared by the Canadian Space Agency on Instagram, shows the Chilcotin River before the slide and after.In the first image, taken by the Sentinel-2 satellite mission on July 21, the river can be seen in turquoise blue, flowing unobstructed through B.C.’s Central Interior.Hours after the landslide on July 31, the Sentinel-2 satellite captured another image, showing the beige-brown scar of the landslide and the dam it created.The turquoise-blue water can be seen accumulating behind the dam.“Satellite images like these ones help the authorities making tough decisions to protect communities further downstream,” the Space Agency said in the post.Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.Get breaking National newsFor news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.Sign up for breaking National newsletterSign UpBy providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News’ Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.“Flood warnings, flood watches, and evacuation orders have been issued to keep people safe.Story continues below advertisement“Stay safe people of BC, our hearts are with you. 🤍” View this post on InstagramA post shared by Canadian Space Agency (@canadianspaceagency)Trending NowWho is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’s running mateSearch suspended for missing family of 4 after boat sinks off Alaska coastConnie Chapman with the province’s water management branch says the pulse of water after the dam breached Monday morning will make its way toward the Fraser River, and modelling shows it will reach the community of Hope sometime Tuesday.She said once the water enters the Fraser River, it will have more room to spread out and officials will be monitoring how and where debris from the water pulse ends up.— with files from The Canadian PressMore on Science and TechB.C. landslide: Video shows structure washed away after water tops Chilcotin River siteB.C. landslide: Videos show water flowing overtop of Chilcotin River siteGoogle holds illegal monopoly over internet search, U.S. judge rulesB.C. landslide: Emergency alerts issued as water flows make areas ‘unstable’