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Saharan dust over the south-eastern Mediterranean
Earth Observation
On 26 January 2026, a dense plume of Saharan dust moved northwards from North Africa, affecting air quality across large parts of Greece, the Balkans, and the south-eastern Mediterranean. This…
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Wildfires in the Biobío and Ñuble regions, Chile
Earth Observation
On 16 January 2026, wildfires broke out across central Chile, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. The fire resulted in at least ...
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Cloud streets over the Atlantic Ocean
Earth Observation
At the end of January 2026, a severe winter storm affected large parts of eastern Canada, causing exceptionally low temperatures across Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.…
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Wind farms in Cuenca, Spain
Earth Observation
Every year, 26 January marks the International Day of Clean Energy, highlighting the importance of accelerating the transition towards sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. In the European…
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Eastern Europe covered with snow
Earth Observation
In mid-January 2026, heavy snowfall blanketed large parts of the European continent, with significant accumulation across Hungary, Romania, ...
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The melting of Iceberg A-23a
Earth Observation
After remaining grounded for several decades, Iceberg A-23a began drifting northwards in 2024. In early 2025, it started to break up near South Georgia as it reached warmer ocean waters. These…
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Lake Balaton freezes for the first time in nine years
Earth Observation
Lake Balaton is Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake and a key ecological and economic asset in Hungary. Following several days of prolonged freezing temperatures, the lake surface has frozen…
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Absence of sea ice in Svalbard, Norway
Earth Observation
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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Berlin hosts the 100th edition of the Green Week
Earth Observation
Renowned for its extensive network of parks, forests, lakes, and rivers, Berlin, the capital of Germany, is considered one of Europe’s greenest capitals, with almost half of its territory covered by…
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Fires in the Province of Chubut, Argentina
Earth Observation
Large wildfires have been ongoing in Argentine Patagonia since early January 2026, impacting vast areas of native forest and shrubland. According to the local authorities, the fires spread across the…
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Floods in Albania
Earth Observation
Prolonged heavy rainfall in early January 2026 caused rivers to overflow across parts of central and western Albania, leading to flooding in low-lying areas and along major river corridors. The event…
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Oulu, Finland, a 2026 European Capital of Culture
Earth Observation
In addition to Trenčín, Slovakia, Oulu, Finland has been awarded the title of European Capital of Culture in 2026, thanks to its dedication to fostering a “Cultural Climate Change” to address global…
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Plot twist – Copernicus Images of the Night
Earth Observation
After more than a decade in orbit, the Copernicus Sentinel-2A satellite is still helping to push the boundaries of Earth Observation. Originally designed to acquire high-resolution, daylight images…
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2025 was the third hottest year on record
Earth Observation
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has released the 2025 Global Climate Highlights report, summarising the key trends in global and regional climates for the year. 2025 was the third warmest…
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The Szczecin Lagoon at the mouth of the Oder River
Earth Observation
The Szczecin Lagoon, also known as the Oder Lagoon, is a large transboundary coastal wetland shared between Poland and Germany. Designated under the Ramsar Convention and belonging to the Natura 2000…
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Bushfires in the State of Victoria, Australia
Earth Observation
Multiple uncontrolled bushfires have affected the Australian state of Victoria in recent days, forcing communities to evacuate, leading to the closure of hundreds of schools, and leaving thousands of…
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Winter in Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Earth Observation
Triglav National Park is Slovenia’s only national park and a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, located in the Julian Alps in the northwest of the country. Dominated by Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s…

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