The Gaza Damage Assessment Application is an interactive geospatial tool to provide a detailed visualization of damage in the Gaza Strip. By integrating high-resolution satellite imagery analysis with GIS mapping, this tool enables users to explore destruction patterns and affected infrastructure.
The application presents three core thematic maps, each offering unique insights into the extent of damage:
1. Grouped Damage Map
2. Main Damage Sites Map
3. Damage Status Map
Each map includes two bookmarks (located below the map interface) to allow users to zoom in on specific areas for a closer examination.
Grouped Damage Map
This map provides a clustered visualization of damage across the Gaza Strip. By grouping affected areas, it helps identify patterns of destruction and hotspot regions where damage is most concentrated. This is essential for broad regional assessments and decision-making by policymakers and humanitarian organizations.
Main Damage Sites Map
This map pinpoints critical areas with severe damage, highlighting specific zones where the destruction has been most severe. This focused approach helps stakeholders prioritize intervention efforts, whether for emergency assistance, reconstruction, or aid distribution.
Damage Status Map
This classification map categorizes affected areas based on the level of destruction, allowing users to distinguish between different levels of damage and assess the overall impact on infrastructure and communities.
The damage assessment is preliminary and has not yet been validated through field assessments. While satellite imagery provides an accurate overview, ground verification is essential for confirming the extent of destruction and planning targeted interventions.