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Lake Erie, nestled between the United States and Canada, is one of the five North American Great Lakes. Over the weekend of 18-19 March 2023, the Great Lakes region was swept by powerful winds and…
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This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on March 10, 2023, shows Chinguetti in Mauritania. Situated in the Adrar Region, Chinguetti is an important UNESCO World Heritage…
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The Šibenik archipelago in Croatia is known for its natural beauty and crystal-clear waters. It is a popular summer destination for tourists, and its vibrant biodiversity is protected as a Natura…
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This image, acquired on 16 March 2023 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Rome, the capital of Italy. Founded approximately 2,800 years ago, Rome was the capital of the Roman…
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On 17 March 2023, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured this rare cloud-free image of Deception Island. Deception Island is an active volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland…
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This image, acquired on 26 March by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the burn scar caused by the first major wildfire of 2023, which broke out last week north of Valencia. The fire…
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Although many glaciers in Antarctica usually maintain their snow cover throughout the year, the last austral summer season saw anomalously high temperatures that resulted in the melting of several…
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As the spring season arrives, the clouds slowly dissipate, offering a crystal-clear view of the high latitudes and their awe-inspiring natural landscapes. On 26 March, one of the Copernicus…
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Villarrica is one of the most active volcanoes in Chile, known for its frequent strombolian activity and the occasional presence of a small lava lake in its summit crater. Over the past few days,…
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Dozens of fires are currently active in Asturias, an Autonomous Region in north-western Spain. The blazes have already caused the evacuation of about twenty people in the towns of Aristebano and…
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At the end of March 2023, the Canary Islands were hit by extreme weather conditions. The region saw record-breaking temperatures, with some areas reaching scorching highs of 38°C. The islands were…
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Arctic sea ice reached its maximum extent for the year on 6 March. It happens to be the fifth smallest winter extent in the 45-year satellite record. This Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite image…
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Latvia is currently facing severe floods along the Daugava River, causing water levels to rise rapidly in nine municipalities of the Upper Daugava Region. The floods pose a serious threat to…
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The glaciers in New Zealand are rapidly retreating due to the effects of climate change, and it is predicted that many of them will vanish within the next decade. Among those at risk is the Brewster…
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In early April 2023, multiple plumes of Saharan dust were observed originating from Africa. On 4 April, Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured an image of a large plume stretching hundreds of kilometres from…
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Multiple agricultural fires are ongoing in South Asia. They are causing high levels of PM2.5, which creates numerous air pollution hotspots. In Laos, the smoke clouds have led to dangerously poor…
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The drought in Spain has severely affected the Sierra Boyera reservoir in the Cordoba province of Andalusia. At the beginning of March, the reservoir was at only 1.3% of its total capacity. As seen…
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Lake Balkhash, a Ramsar Convention site in Kazakhstan, is a crucial breeding ground for waterbirds and home to endemic fish species. The lake has been recognised as a site of global significance for…
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This image illustrates the Sea Surface Temperature (SST) anomaly in the Mediterranean and off the Atlantic coasts of the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa, using data from the Copernicus Marine…
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Each year, Arctic sea ice reaches its maximum extent during the month of March. According to Copernicus Climate Change Service data, the 2023 maximum was reached in early March, with a total extent…
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