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Acquired on 5 July 2023, this Copernicus Sentinel-3 image reveals a wide view of Storm Poly raging across the Netherlands. With wind gusts of 146 km/h, it was the strongest summer storm on record for…

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The Greek island of Tinos

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 6 July 2023, shows the Greek island of Tinos. Tinos has rich biodiversity which is protected under the EU Habitats Directive.…

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June 2023 was the warmest globally

This image, based on Copernicus Climate Change Service data, shows the surface air temperature anomaly for June 2023 in Europe. At more than 0.5°C above the average for the years 1991 to 2020, June…

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EU’s Third Largest Suspension Bridge Inaugurated in Romania

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 8 July 2023, shows the newly commissioned Brăila Bridge in Romania. At nearly 2 km in length, it is the third longest suspension…

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Low water levels impacting traffic on the Rhine river

These images, acquired by Copernicus-2 Sentinel satellites on 28 June 2022 and 8 July 2023, show the impact of drought on the Rhine river in the area of Koblenz, Germany. This waterway plays an…

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Scorching heatwave hits Spain

A severe heatwave is ongoing in Europe. Temperature records broken in France, Switzerland, Germany and Spain. On 11 July 2023, the Land Surface Temperature (LST) in some areas of Extremadura (Spain)…

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New eruptive phase at Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 11 July 2023 shows the lava flows and the plume emitted by the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland. The eruption began on the same day the image was acquired,…

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Escalating Sea Heatwaves: Record-Breaking Temperatures in the Atlantic and Mediterranean

Over the past few months, record sea water temperatures have been recorded in northern Atlantic Ocean and in the Mediterranean Sea. According to Mercator Ocean, the western Mediterranean is currently…

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Phytoplankton bloom in the Napoli Gulf

On 9 July 2023, the waters of the Gulf of Naples in Italy took on an unusual green colour, catching the attention of locals and experts alike. The phenomenon was attributed to a non-toxic algal…

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Multiple plumes of dust and sand from the Namib desert

In the first decade of July 2023, strong winds carried multiple plumes of dust and sand from the Namib desert, located along the southwestern coast of Africa. These plumes can be seen drifting…

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Heatwave grips Southern Europe

One of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite images captured on 16 July 2023 reveals a clear view of Greece without clouds, illustrating the ongoing exceptional heatwave in southern Europe. In response…

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High seawater temperatures in Florida are causing coral bleaching

Record-breaking sea surface temperatures around Florida (USA) have soared to unprecedented levels, exceeding the normal range by more than 2 degrees Celsius for the first weeks of July 2023. This…

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Saharan Dust, wildfires and extreme heat: Copernicus monitors extreme conditions in the Mediterranean basin

A record-breaking heatwave is currently affecting Italy, Spain, and Greece, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. Additionally, the western Mediterranean basin is set to be affected by…

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Greece in Flames: Monitoring the Dervenochoria Wildfire from Space

Multiple wildfires are currently ravaging Greece, resulting in substantial damage and necessitating the evacuation of residents. This image, captured on the 19 July by one of the Copernicus…

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Exceptional high air temperatures recorded in southern Europe in July 2023

Exceptional high air temperatures have been recorded in southern Europe in July 2023. 18 July was the hottest day on record in Catalunya, with a searing 45.3°C and in Roma (shown in this image…

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Wildfires continue to affect Canada

3 months after the beginning of the crisis, (at least) 880 wildfires continue to affect Canada. 9.7 million hectares have burned (an area larger than Portugal). Smoke continues to engulf the skies of…

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Massive temperature contrasts in South America

Massive T° contrasts were recorded n South America in July 2023. On 16 July, the air temperature reached+39°C in Brazil and -22°C in Patagonia. On the same day, One of the Copernicus Sentinel-2…

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Massive fire ravages Rhodes, Greece

A massive fire is devastating the island of Rhodes in Greece. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated as the fire threatened homes and resorts. European and international assistance has been mobilised…

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Unprecedented Extremes Devastate the Mediterranean Region

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Unprecedented Weather Extremes Devastate the Mediterranean Region

The Mediterranean region is enduring a severe heatwave, resulting in a series of extreme weather events that have left behind a trail of devastation. On 24 July, temperatures reached unprecedented…

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Wildfire outbreak in Corfu, Greece

The ongoing wildfire crisis in Greece continues unabated. This image, acquired by a Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 25 July 2023, shows the latest major wildfire episode in Corfu, Greece, that…