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Arctic sea ice extent remained below average during December 2025, with particularly reduced ice coverage observed northeastern of the Svalbard archipelago. This area showed a notable absence of sea…

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Irrigated landscapes of the Faiyum Depression, Egypt

Located southwest of Cairo in northern Egypt, the Faiyum Depression is a long-established agricultural region sustained by water diverted from the Nile. The depression contrasts sharply with the…

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Mapping settlement patterns across Cologne, Germany

Cologne, located along the Rhine River, is one of the most important urban and economic centres in Germany, characterised by a dense historic core and extensive suburban expansion. This visualisation…

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Ireland under clear skies

This rare cloud-free image of Ireland, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 29 April 2026, provides an exceptional view of the island, revealing its surface in full spring…

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Dead shrimp along Mirbat Beach, Oman

In recent days, a mass stranding of dead red shrimp occurred along the coast of Mirbat, Oman, with reports attributing the event to ...

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Jotunheimen mountain range, Norway

The Jotunheimen mountain range in southern Norway is home to the country’s highest peaks, including Galdhøpiggen, the highest peak in both Norway and Northern Europe. Within the range...

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Ecuador’s diverse landscapes stretch from the Andes to the Amazon

Ecuador encompasses an exceptional range of ecosystems, from the biodiverse Amazon rainforest to Andean highlands and ...

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The European State of the Climate 2025 Report

On 29 April 2026, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released the ‘European State of the Climate 2025 Report’. The Report indicates that Europe warmed twice as fast as the global average…

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Tidal channels and mudflats of the Bahía Blanca estuary, Argentina

Located on the southern coast of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, the Bahía Blanca estuary is a complex coastal system of tidal channels, mudflats, and salt marshes, recognised for its ecological…

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Spring crops across the Banat Plain, Romania

The Banat Plain is one of the most productive agricultural areas of Romania, shaped by fertile soils and a long history of agricultural practice. This intensively cultivated landscape also retains…

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Monaco’s urbanised coast between the Maritime Alps and the sea

Located along the French Riviera, the Principality of Monaco is a densely urbanised coastal enclave bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Maritime Alps. Despite its limited size, Monaco sits…

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Split shows Croatia’s Adriatic coastline in spring colour

Split, a historic coastal city in southern Croatia along the Adriatic Sea, serves as a key urban and cultural centre of the Dalmatian region. Framed by the Dinaric Alps and a rocky, irregular…

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Cerros de la Plaza glacier disappears in northern Colombia

The Cerros de la Plaza glacier, part of the El Cocuy National Natural Park in northern Colombia, once formed an important high-altitude tropical ice mass within a protected ecosystem. This remote…

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Two Thousand Copernicus Images of the Day

On 2 April 2020, the first Image of the Day was published. Two thousand editions in, published 365 days a year, the series has become a daily record of Earth Observation designed to make Copernicus…

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A planet in view on Earth Day 2026

Earth Day, celebrated on 22 April each year, highlights the importance of protecting the planet’s ecosystems. Marking the occasion, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 mosaic of Earth brings into focus the…

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Snow-capped Mount Etna and coastal waters in Sicily, Italy

The island of Sicily in southern Italy, the largest in the Mediterranean Sea, lies at the crossroads of significant geological and coastal activity. Its landscapes range from fertile agricultural…

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Saharan dust drifts across the Eastern Mediterranean Basin

Saharan dust events occur when strong winds lift fine particles from North African desert surfaces and carry them across the Mediterranean Sea, affecting air quality, visibility, and ecosystems…

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Atlantic winds shape sea-surface patterns around the Faroe Islands

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and Norway, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, characterised by steep volcanic terrain and a highly dynamic…

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Kelimutu’s coloured crater lakes stand out on Flores Island, Indonesia

Kelimutu volcano, on Flores Island in Indonesia, is known for its three summit crater lakes, each characterised by distinct colours as a result of volcanic activity.

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Strasbourg and the Rhine corridor, France

Strasbourg, in north-eastern France near the German border, is a major European administrative centre and a key hub on the Upper Rhine.