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The beauty and complexity of weather systems revealed from space
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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Location: Europe
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery
This mosaic, created by combining Copernicus Sentinel-3 images captured on 20 April, showcases intricate and diverse weather systems across Europe and the Atlantic Ocean.
The image reveals high-pressure systems over Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, as well as cyclonic structures over the Atlantic Ocean, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. It even captures dust storms over the Mediterranean basin.
Thanks to Copernicus' Sentinel satellites, scientists and meteorologists have access to a vast amount of data that can be used to mitigate and/or monitor the impact of extreme weather events.
