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Cloud-free image of Ireland, June 2023

The high pressures that prevailed over Northern Europe in recent days allowed the acquisition of this image on 1 June 2023 by the OLCI (Ocean and Land Colour Imager) instrument, carried by one of the…

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California’s Oroville Reservoir replenishes after drought

The Oroville reservoir, formed by the eponym dam, which ranks among the tallest in the United States, is the second-largest reservoir in California. In recent years, it faced significant challenges…

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The UNESCO Global Geoparks Network welcomes new sites, including Lavreotiki in Greece

The UNESCO Executive Board has recently approved the inclusion of 18 new sites into the UNESCO Global Geoparks network, expanding the total count to 195 geoparks across 48 different countries. Among…

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Wildfires ravage Nova Scotia, 16,000 evacuations

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Wildfires ravage Nova Scotia, Canada

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 29 May, shows the wildfires which are devastating Nova Scotia and forced more than 16,000 Canadians to evacuate their homes. …

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The Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria, Germany

Lake Chiemsee, often referred to as the Bavarian Sea, is an exceptional natural area located in southern Germany, in the region (Lander) of Bavaria. The lake covers an area of approximately 80 square…

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Early signs of coral bleaching observed in Redang Island, Malaysia

Early signs of coral bleaching observed in Redang Island, Malaysia The consequences of record-breaking sea temperatures in recent months are becoming increasingly evident, particularly coral…

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The Muddus National Park in Sweden

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 22 May 2023, shows the Muddus National Park in Sweden. Spanning over 500 square kilometres, this park represents a unique and…

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Emilia Romagna remains affected by disastrous flooding

The region of Emilia Romagna, in central Italy, is currently grappling with the aftermath of the devastating flood crisis of the past week. The situation remains challenging, with several landslides…

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Smoke from Canada wildfires reaches Europe

Canada is currently experiencing an extremely severe fire season, which is having far-reaching consequences. The smoke plume generated by the fires has not only blanketed the skies over North America…

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Typhoon Mawar Strengthens and Takes Aim at U.S. Island of Guam

Guam, a tropical paradise in the western Pacific, is bracing for the impact of Typhoon Mawar as the storm gains strength and tracks towards the island. Mawar’s eye is expected to get very near Guam –…

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Severe wildfires continue to affect Canada’s provinces of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada

Out-of-control wildfires raging across western Canada continue to pose a significant threat to both populated areas and natural landscapes.Entire communities have been forced to evacuate due to the…

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Historic floods hit Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Emilia-Romagna, an Italian region known for its rich history and culture, is being devastated by unprecedented floods which started in mid-May 2023. Heavy rains led to the overflow of twenty-three…

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Iles Chausey, France

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 16 May 2023, shows Iles Chausey, a pristine natural reserve situated off the coast of Normandy, France. Renowned for its rich…

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Climate change threatens Helsinki in Finland

This image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 10 May 2023 shows Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Helsinki is renowned for its architectural beauty, rich culture, and close…

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Ny-Ålesund: A scientific outpost on the frontlines of Arctic climate change

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 14 May 2023, shows Ny-Ålesund, a settlement in the northwestern part of Spitsbergen, Svalbard. Ny-Ålesund has considerable…

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Devastating fires continue in Canada

Canada grapples with an unrelenting and devastating wildfire crisis, showing no signs of abating. Alberta continues to be severely affected, with approximately 525,000 hectares of land scorched,…

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A record heatwave hit Canada in May 2023

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 13 May 2023, shows the town of Arviat, a small settlement located at the northern end of the Hudson Bay, close to the Arctic…

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Cyclone Mocha

This image, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 14 May, shows Cyclone Mocha before it made landfall along the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Mocha struck the Bay of Bengal…

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New scientific discoveries regarding the Petermann Glacier

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 22 October 2022, shows the Petermann Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in Greenland. Scientists monitor Pettermann due to…

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Drought Plagues the Ebro River

The Ebro River, one of Spain's important rivers, is currently strongly affected by the consequences of the ongoing drought. Islets have emerged in its riverbed near the city of Zaragoza as a result…