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Severe flooding in southern Brazil
Earth Observation
Since mid-June 2025, persistent heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.  According to the state's Civil Defense, 5 casualties have been confirmed.…
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Haapsalu, Estonia
Earth Observation
The coastal town of Haapsalu, in western Estonia, is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, an hour’s drive from the capital, Tallinn. Haapsalu is known for its mud baths and spa treatments,…
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Wildfire emergency on Chios, Greece
Earth Observation
On 22 June 2025, intense wildfires broke out on the Greek island of Chios, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency. Several villages were ordered to evacuate as hundreds of…
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The Ubinas Volcano, Peru
Earth Observation
The Ubinas Volcano, located in southern Peru within the Moquegua Region, is the most active volcano in the country. Rising to an elevation of about 5,672 metres, it forms part of the Central Volcanic…
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The Venta River meets the Baltic Sea, Latvia
Earth Observation
The Venta River, one of Latvia’s major waterways, flows through the western part of the country, stretching approximately 346 km from its source in Lithuania to the Baltic Sea at Ventspils. The Venta…
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Grande Comore, the Comoros
Earth Observation
Grande Comore (Ngazidja) is the largest island of the Comoros archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. It is known for its volcanic landscape, dominated by Mount…
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Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico
Earth Observation
Erick formed in the Pacific Ocean on 17 June 2025, rapidly intensifying to a Category 4 hurricane offshore, with winds reaching up to 230 km/h. Shortly before making landfall, it weakened to a…
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Georgetown, Guyana
Earth Observation
Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, is situated on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Demerara River. The city is the political and cultural heart of the country and home to one of the tallest…
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Phytoplankton bloom in the English Channel
Earth Observation
Phytoplankton blooms occur almost every spring in the English Channel, driven by a combination of environmental factors which converge during the seasonal transition. As daylight hours increase and…
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May was the second warmest May on record globally
Earth Observation
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in May 2025. The bulletin reports that May 2025 was the second warmest May…
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Maldonado, Uruguay
Earth Observation
Maldonado, a department and city in southeastern Uruguay, serves as a cultural hub and administrative centre of the department. It is situated near the internationally renowned beach resort of Punta…
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The Alpine charm of Liechtenstein
Earth Observation
Liechtenstein is a small, landlocked principality sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria in the heart of the Alps. With an area just over 160 square km, the country’s picturesque alpine…
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Rare snowfall in South Africa and Lesotho
Earth Observation
On 7 June 2025, a rare and intense low-pressure weather system affected parts of South Africa and Lesotho, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and cold temperatures. The event caused widespread disruption…
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Lomé, the coastal capital of Togo
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Lomé, the capital and largest city of Togo, lies on the Gulf of Guinea in the country’s south-western corner. Bordered directly to the west by the Volta Region of Ghana, Lomé serves as Togo’s…
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Smoke over southern France
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On 9 June 2025, a thin veil of smoke was observed drifting over several regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, Occitanie, Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The smoke,…
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Severe flooding in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh
Earth Observation
From late May to early June 2025, Sylhet and surrounding districts in northeastern Bangladesh were affected by extreme rainfall. Approximately 405 mm of rain fell within 24 hours on 1 June, making it…
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Nice, France
Earth Observation
Nice, located on the southeastern coast of France along the French Riviera, is known for its stunning Mediterranean setting and rich cultural heritage. Situated between the Alps and the sea, Nice…
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Visible impact of drought in Cyprus
Earth Observation
The Eastern Mediterranean basin is currently affected by prolonged drought, as reported by the European Drought Observatory of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS). These Copernicus…

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