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The Greater Virunga Landscape, Africa
Earth Observation
3 March 2026 marks World Wildlife Day, which highlights wild animals and plants and underlines the important role of medicinal and aromatic plants in human health and ecological balance.
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Sea ice in the Suur Strait, Estonia
Earth Observation
Estonia is facing one of the coldest winters in recent decades, with freezing temperatures affecting the country since the beginning of February 2026.
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Luxembourg City: a capital shaped by valleys
Earth Observation
Luxembourg City, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is perched above the deeply incised valleys of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers.
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The agricultural mosaic of the Paris suburbs
Earth Observation
The Île-de-France region in northern France is one of the country’s most productive agricultural areas and is characterised by extensive arable land. Large fields dominate the landscape, where wheat,…
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Saharan dust plume over the Atlantic Ocean
Earth Observation
A widespread Calima episode has carried Saharan dust across the eastern Atlantic Ocean since mid-February 2026, affecting air quality in the archipelagos along the western African coast. As a…
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Floods along the Ebro River in Aragón, Spain
Earth Observation
Following a period of persistent rainfall in February 2026, sustained high flows have been recorded along the Ebro River, one of the largest rivers in north-eastern Spain. The City Council of…
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A month of flood alerts in France
Earth Observation
Since the beginning of 2026, a succession of low-pressure systems moving in from the Atlantic has affected France, bringing prolonged and heavy rainfall. As a result, several areas of the country…
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Celebrating 10 years of Copernicus Sentinel-3A
Earth Observation
Today, 16 February 2026, Copernicus Sentinel-3A marks ten years in orbit. Since its launch in 2016, the satellite has contributed to the continuity of European ocean and climate records, supporting…
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Extensive ice cover across the Gulf of Riga
Earth Observation
The Gulf of Riga is a shallow, semi-enclosed basin of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia. Limited water exchange with the wider Baltic Sea, alongside the basin’s modest depth and relatively…
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Record snowfall hits Japan in February 2026
Earth Observation
Record-breaking winter snowfall has affected Japan since late January 2026, causing significant disruptions, dozens of casualties, and hundreds of injuries nationwide. Niigata ...
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January 2026, the fifth warmest January on record
Earth Observation
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focusing on key climate trends in January 2026. The bulletin reports that January 2026 was the…
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Drought onset in East Africa at the end of 2025
Earth Observation
A severe drought has been affecting East Africa since September 2025, particularly Somalia, south-eastern Ethiopia, and eastern Kenya. Its magnitude and impact are analysed in the latest Global…

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