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Record-high temperatures in the Arctic Circle

… The intense heatwave gripping most of Europe in June 2022 has caused several temperature records to … The intense heatwave gripping most of Europe in June 2022 has caused several temperature records to …

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Zeller See, Austria

… Park—one of the largest protected areas in Central Europe. At 3.8 km in length, 1.5 km in width, and with a … Park—one of the largest protected areas in Central Europe. At 3.8 km in length, 1.5 km in width, and with a …

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Dune du Pilat, France

… Dune du Pilat in France is the tallest sand dune in Europe. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and a vast … Dune du Pilat in France is the tallest sand dune in Europe. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and a vast …

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Finnish snow storage techniques help sustain ski resorts

… have inspired modern snow storage solutions to support Europe’s ski resorts amid warmer temperatures and shorter … have inspired modern snow storage solutions to support Europe’s ski resorts amid warmer temperatures and shorter …

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The impacts of the Valencia floods on the Albufera wetland

… The Albufera Natural Park is one of Europe’s most biodiverse coastal wetlands . Home to over 372 … The Albufera Natural Park is one of Europe’s most biodiverse coastal wetlands. Home to over 372 …

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Hamburg, Germany

… city, is a major economic hub and home to one of Europe’s busiest seaports . Wilhelmsburg, a quarter of … city, is a major economic hub and home to one of Europe’s busiest seaports. Wilhelmsburg, a quarter of …

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Snow coverage in the Pyrenees in January 2023

… off the new year with a significant heatwave affecting Europe. In addition to the record-breaking warm temperatures, … off the new year with a significant heatwave affecting Europe. In addition to the record-breaking warm temperatures, …

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Top 5 Images of The Day in 2025

… regarding the expansion of the Copernicus Sentinel family. Europe achieved a notable pace of satellite deployments, with … regarding the expansion of the Copernicus Sentinel family. Europe achieved a notable pace of satellite deployments, with …

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The decreasing extent of the Talèfre Glacier, France

… on 15 April 2025, delivering key insights on the state of Europe’s climate in the previous year. One of the key … on 15 April 2025, delivering key insights on the state of Europe’s climate in the previous year. One of the key …

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Lake Balaton, Hungary

… km in length, Lake Balaton is the largest lake in central Europe. It supports a large population of plant and animal … km in length, Lake Balaton is the largest lake in central Europe. It supports a large population of plant and animal …

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The heatwave’s effects on soil moisture near Châlons-en-Champagne, France

… Since late June 2025, Europe has been affected by an intense heatwave, with … Since late June 2025, Europe has been affected by an intense heatwave, with …

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Storm Boris Triggers Severe Flooding in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

… weather system which swept across central and eastern Europe at the beginning of September 2024, has caused severe … weather system which swept across central and eastern Europe at the beginning of September 2024, has caused severe …

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Copernicus Sentinel 1 overview

… under the Copernicus program, is an integral part of Europe's Earth observation efforts. With Sentinel-1A launched … under the Copernicus program, is an integral part of Europe's Earth observation efforts. With Sentinel-1A launched …

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Protecting Marine Areas in the Azores, Portugal

… ecosystems and species. Portugal has recently created Europe’s largest MPA network, providing important protections … ecosystems and species. Portugal has recently created Europe’s largest MPA network, providing important... …

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Low water levels impact Danube navigation in Romania

… coinciding with the prolonged heat wave impacting Eastern Europe. Recent measurements show that the river's level in … coinciding with the prolonged heat wave impacting Eastern Europe. Recent measurements show that the river's level in …

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The sea of greenhouses, Almería

… millions of tons of vegetables for export to both Europe and the rest of the world. The number and volume of … millions of tons of vegetables for export to both Europe and the rest of the world.The number and volume of …

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Toruń, Poland, the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus

… during the Teutonic Order’s Christianisation of Eastern Europe, Toruń is renowned for its well-preserved … during the Teutonic Order’s Christianisation of Eastern Europe, Toruń is renowned for its well-preserved …

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Snowfall in the Alps currently in line with historical averages

… the recent cold wave which swept across much of Europe has brought abundant snowfall to the Alps, … the recent cold wave which swept across much of Europe has brought abundant snowfall to the Alps, …

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Scorching heatwave hits Spain

… A severe heatwave is ongoing in Europe. Temperature records broken in France, Switzerland, … A severe heatwave is ongoing in Europe. Temperature records broken in France, Switzerland, …

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Sediments along the coast of eastern Iceland

… It carries meltwater and sediments from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, across the eastern highlands. The … It carries meltwater and sediments from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, across the eastern highlands. The …