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Burn scar of the recent fire in Cuenca province, Spain

The recent fire that broke out in the province of Cuenca left over 1500 hectares burned. On July 31, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured an image that depicts the extent of the burned area. This is…

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Aegean ''Etesian winds'' seen from Copernicus Sentinel-3

The Etesian winds (also called ''meltemia'') are strong, dry north winds of the Aegean Sea, which blow periodically from mid-May to mid-September. On July 31st, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-3, captured…

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Algae bloom formation near Visby Island, Sweden

On 24 July 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured the formation of an algae bloom between the Island of Visby and mainland Sweden. The Copernicus Programme enables public and private users to…

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Tahiti seen from above!

In this crystal clear, true colour image taken by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on 25 July 2024, we can admire Tahiti and its precious coral reefs. Between 27 July – 5 August 2024 the village of Teahupoʻo,…

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Wildfires ravaging Northern California

Over the past few days, several Northern California counties have been battling fires. On July 27, 2024, Copernicus Senitnel-2 captured an image of the firefront in Butte County. This image was…

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Exploring the beauty of Lake Eyre Down Under

Lake Eyre, officially known as Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, is an endorheic lake in the east-central part of the Far North region of South Australia, around 700 km north of Adelaide. While the lake is…

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Paris, je t'aime!

On July 18, 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured an image of the ‘’city of light’’, which will soon host the 2024 Olympic Games. This image is an Urban False Colour composite, composed of the…

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The Frisian Islands

The Dutch West Frisian and the German East Frisian Islands are barrier islands. Barrier islands form as waves repeatedly deposit sediment parallel to the shoreline. As wind and waves shift according…

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A glacier in Greenland

So, what is a glacier? A glacier is made up of fallen snow that has been compressed into a large, thickened ice mass over many thousands of years. Captured on July 21, 2024, this glacier image shows…

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A surreal view of Mountain Brandberg in Namibia

Namibia’s highest mountain the Brandberg Mountain Range is situated in the Erongo region in the western part of Namibia, ninety kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean, and covers an area of 760 square…

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Bulgarian regions battling with fires

Large fires have been reported in Bulgaria as an extreme heatwave has been sweeping the southern Balkans over the past few days. On July 18, 2024, Copernicus Senitnel-2 captured an image of the Stara…

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Iguazu National Park and Falls seen from space

The Iguazu National Park protects the Iguazu Falls and the subtropical jungle surrounding it. The protected area can be seen in red with its dense forest, surrounded by farmed areas. The water flow…

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Aphrodite's island from Space

Almost clear skies over Cyprus. Anyone heading to Ayia Napa or Paphos for holidays? True colour image acquired by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on July 16, 2024

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A rare, cloud-free image of Trondheim, Norway

Trondheim has a lot to offer, from vibrant urban nightlife to breathtaking natural surroundings, a rich history, and some of Norway's most beautiful landmarks. This scene shows a rare cloud-free…

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Algae bloom formation in the Baltic Sea/Curonian Lagoon

The Curonian Spit is a long and thin sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Formed by the accumulation of glacial debris, and sand carried by the wind, it is a UNESCO…

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Exploring the island of Halmahera

The Dukono volcano is a remote volcano on the island of Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia. It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Dukono with a height of 1185 meters above sea level is located in…

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Wildfires aftermath in Pantanal visualised by Sentinel-2

Located in the heart of South America, Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland covering some 81,081 sq miles (210,000 sq km). The majority is in Brazil, split between the states of Mato Grosso and…

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Malta and Gozo

The state of Malta covers two large and several smaller islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta has a vibrant history, owing to its strategic location as a naval base and harbour. There are no…

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Victoria Falls visible through ‘’Copernicus Sentinel-2 lens’’

The Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. On July 5th, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured a…

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Copernicus monitors Etna eruption

Etna is the most active stratovolcano on the planet and one of the highest mountains in Italy, and the highest volcano in Europe, with a height of 3,357 metres. This Sentinel-2 image captured on July…