Methane plume detected in Israel
On 5 Apr 2024, the EMIT - NASA satellite saw methane escaping at about 6,140 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 147 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 5 Apr 2024 · 07:41 UTC
- Satellite
- EMIT - NASA
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Coordinates
- 31.13423, 35.20243
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
15042f81-eec4-4025-a32b-eeb8f4d98b7d
Likely operator
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Emitting site
ISR_S_005 · Landfill
22 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 15042f81-eec4-4025-a32b-eeb8f4d98b7d, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/15042f81-eec4-4025-a32b-eeb8f4d98b7d), accessed 6 Oct 2026.