Image of the day
Sentinel-2 captures a vivid view of hurricane Melissa's eye
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Hurricanes
Location: Jamaica
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
On 28 October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in history, made landfall on the island with devastating force. With sustained winds reaching 298 km/h and a central pressure of 892 hPa, Melissa already ranks among the most intense hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin.
On that day, at 15:55 UTC, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured a vivid view of hurricane Melissa's eye just a few hours before it made landfall on the southern coast of Jamaica.
High-resolution imagery from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite mission plays a crucial role in crisis management. It supports rapid mapping and the coordination of relief efforts.
