Jan Mayen island, Norway
Jan Mayen is a Norwegian island situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, around 600 km northeast of Iceland and 950 km west of Norway. The island, with an area of 373 km2, is home to the world’s northernmost active volcano above sea level, called the Beerenberg.
Its Arctic environment is characterised by cold temperatures, strong winds, and limited vegetation, making it a fascinating but challenging location for exploration.
Although it has no permanent population, Jan Mayen is an important site for scientific research and is home to one of the Ground Sensor Stations of the EU Space Programme.
The island of Jan Mayen is visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 16 July 2024.
The Copernicus Sentinel satellites are essential to monitoring Arctic regions. They deliver insights which help researchers and decision-makers to better understand the impacts of climate change on these important areas while informing strategies to protect the Arctic environment.
