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French Polynesia’s new protected marine area

The Gambier Islands are a small group of volcanic islands and atolls in the south-eastern part of French Polynesia, in the South Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by a large lagoon and fringing coral reefs,…

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New Calima event in the Canary Islands, Spain

A Calima event affecting the Canary Islands in September 2025 resulted in elevated temperatures, reduced air quality, and increased health risks on the archipelago. As a result, the Spanish State…

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Severe flooding in Maradi, Niger

Heavy rainfall in Niger from 9 to 15 September caused severe flooding in the area, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of…

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The Tihany Peninsula, Hungary

Located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, the Tihany Peninsula is one of the most iconic natural and cultural landmarks in Hungary. Protected as part of the Balaton Uplands National Park, it is…

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Typhoon Ragasa strikes the Philippines

Typhoon Ragasa, with wind gusts reaching 270 km/h, made landfall on Panuitan Island in the Philippines on 22 September 2025. Thousands of residents were evacuated as authorities issued alerts for…

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Rotterdam, home to Europe’s largest maritime port

Rotterdam is a key maritime gateway to Europe, home to the continent’s largest port and a crucial hub for international trade and logistics. This image, acquired on 19 May 2025 by one of the…

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Absence of seasonal upwelling in the Gulf of Panama

Each year, the Gulf of Panama undergoes a seasonal upwelling event, typically during the dry months from January to April. This process brings cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean to the…

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Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle formed in the central Atlantic Ocean in mid-September 2025. By 22 September, it had rapidly intensified to the east-southeast of Bermuda, reaching Category 4 status with maximum…

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Wildfires in the Western Algarve, Portugal

In mid-September 2025, a wildfire affected extensive areas of the Western Algarve, Portugal, particularly in the municipalities of Aljezur and Lagos. The fire, now under control, burnt large areas of…

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Gries Glacier in Switzerland

The Gries Glacier is a significant alpine glacier located in the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. Recent field measurements indicate that the glacier is melting at an accelerated rate. Between…

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Assessing ocean conditions: insights from the ninth Ocean State Report (OSR9) from the Copernicus Marine Service

On 30 September 2025, the Copernicus Marine Service released the ninth edition of the Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR9), an annual assessment of ocean conditions and changes in the ocean and seas…

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Snowfall in the Stelvio National Park, Italy

The Stelvio National Park, located in northern Italy, is one of the largest protected areas in the Alps. Covering areas in the regions of South Tyrol, Trentino, and Lombardy, the park encompasses a…

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Fire in the Etosha National Park, Namibia

Etosha National Park, located in northern Namibia, is one of southern Africa’s largest and most ecologically important protected areas. A major wildfire recently affected the park, destroying…

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Sydney, Australia

Sydney, located on Australia’s south-eastern coast, is the country’s most populous city. It is built around a spectacular natural harbour, which has shaped its development and identity. The city is…

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The Richat Structure, Mauritania

The Richat Structure, a striking circular geological formation in the Sahara Desert of central Mauritania, is among the most distinctive landforms visible from space. Measuring around 40 kilometres…

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The Neuquén and Agrio rivers in Patagonia, Argentina

In the arid heart of northern Patagonia, the Neuquén and Agrio rivers flow through the dry landscape, forming narrow corridors of life in an otherwise inhospitable environment. These two rivers,…

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The Thwaites Glacier, Antarctica

Spanning approximately 120 kilometres in width, Thwaites is one of the widest glaciers both in Antarctica and globally. The glacier flows into the Amundsen Sea and produces smaller calving events and…

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Aalborg, Denmark

Aalborg, Denmark’s fourth-largest city, blends urban life with ecological awareness. Surrounded by a mosaic of agricultural land, parks, and bodies of water, the area supports diverse ecosystems…

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Hurricane Priscilla hits Mexico

Priscilla formed in early October 2025, becoming the fourth major hurricane of this Pacific season. It rapidly strengthened from a tropical depression to reach hurricane status within 48 hours. It…

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The CLMS Global Land Cover product

This data visualisation is based on the Global Land Cover product from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS), released in June 2025 as part of the new Land Cover and Forest Monitoring (LCFM)…