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Smoke from Canada wildfires reaches Europe

Canada is currently experiencing an extremely severe fire season, which is having far-reaching consequences. The smoke plume generated by the fires has not only blanketed the skies over North America…

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Emilia Romagna remains affected by disastrous flooding

The region of Emilia Romagna, in central Italy, is currently grappling with the aftermath of the devastating flood crisis of the past week. The situation remains challenging, with several landslides…

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The Muddus National Park in Sweden

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 22 May 2023, shows the Muddus National Park in Sweden. Spanning over 500 square kilometres, this park represents a unique and…

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Early signs of coral bleaching observed in Redang Island, Malaysia

Early signs of coral bleaching observed in Redang Island, Malaysia The consequences of record-breaking sea temperatures in recent months are becoming increasingly evident, particularly coral…

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Wildfires ravage Nova Scotia, 16,000 evacuations

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Wildfires ravage Nova Scotia, Canada

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 29 May, shows the wildfires which are devastating Nova Scotia and forced more than 16,000 Canadians to evacuate their homes. …

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The Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria, Germany

Lake Chiemsee, often referred to as the Bavarian Sea, is an exceptional natural area located in southern Germany, in the region (Lander) of Bavaria. The lake covers an area of approximately 80 square…

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The UNESCO Global Geoparks Network welcomes new sites, including Lavreotiki in Greece

The UNESCO Executive Board has recently approved the inclusion of 18 new sites into the UNESCO Global Geoparks network, expanding the total count to 195 geoparks across 48 different countries. Among…

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California’s Oroville Reservoir replenishes after drought

The Oroville reservoir, formed by the eponym dam, which ranks among the tallest in the United States, is the second-largest reservoir in California. In recent years, it faced significant challenges…

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Cloud-free image of Ireland, June 2023

The high pressures that prevailed over Northern Europe in recent days allowed the acquisition of this image on 1 June 2023 by the OLCI (Ocean and Land Colour Imager) instrument, carried by one of the…

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The Múlajökull glacial tongue in Iceland

Múlajökull is one of the glacial tongues that extends off the southeast portion of the of the Hofsjökull glacier system, the third largest in Iceland, located in the central highlands. Glacial…

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Forest fires ravage Québec's North Shore

Extensive forest fires in Québec's North Shore region have caused the displacement of thousands of residents. The relentless fires, driven by dry weather conditions and strong winds, have posed a…

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Phytoplankton blooms in the northern Atlantic Ocean

This image, captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 4 June 2023, shows phytoplankton blooms painting vibrant streaks off the coasts of France and Britain. These tiny powerhouses…

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The effects of climate change are changing Austria's wine industry

In the town of Rust, visible in this image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, wine growers have been experimenting with new grape varieties that are better suited to the…

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Copernicus 25th anniversary in Stockholm

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 18 May 2023, shows the city of Stockholm in Sweden. Today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Copernicus, the EU’s Earth…

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Smoke from Québec wildfires engulfs New York

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Smoke from Québec wildfires engulfs skies of the East Coast

This image, acquired on 7 June 2023 by a Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite, shows plumes from the Canadian fires reaching the American East Coast. In a region-spanning event, New York City found itself…

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Mayotte Island faces severe drought

This image, acquired by one of Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the Mayotte archipelago. The main island is suffering from an ongoing water scarcity problem which stems primarily from an…

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May 2023 was the second warmest globally

This image, retrieved from Copernicus Climate Change Service data, shows the surface air temperature anomaly for May 2023. It provides an indication of deviations from the long-term average…

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Impact of drought in Sweden

According to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service’s European Drought Observatory, 26.9% of the EU territory is in 'Warning' conditions. Northern European countries, known for their generally…

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Tallinn’s pollinator highway

This image, acquired on 29 May by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Tallinn’s 14-kilometre pollinator highway. The linear park serves as a green corridor connecting different areas…

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Thousands relocated in India and Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy draws near

This image, acquired by one of Copernicus’ Sentinel-3 satellites, shows Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall in India’s Gujarat state. As the cyclone gathers strength, emergency…