Methane plume detected in Chile
On 30 May 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 2,253 kg/h from a waste site or landfill.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 54.1 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 30 May 2026 · 15:15 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Waste / landfill
- Coordinates
- -33.53026, -70.87034
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
4c8c9c7a-4b4e-43f6-b86b-c470a51bc29a
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHL_S_007 · Landfill
11 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume 4c8c9c7a-4b4e-43f6-b86b-c470a51bc29a, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/4c8c9c7a-4b4e-43f6-b86b-c470a51bc29a), accessed 5 Oct 2026.