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The Copernicus Sentinel-6 satellite mission is the global reference for measuring sea surface height. The first satellite of the mission, Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich (Sentinel-6A), was…
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On 28 October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in history, made landfall on the island with devastating force. With sustained winds reaching 298 km/h and a central…
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Rising to 2,022 metres, Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès is the highest peak in Niger and a prominent feature of the Aïr Massif in the north of the country. This mountainous region of volcanic origin stands out…
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After forming in the central Atlantic Ocean at the end of October 2025, Hurricane Melissa underwent rapid intensification as it moved westward across the Atlantic, reaching Category 4 status with…
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With a length of around 150 km, the Jökulsá á Dal is among Iceland’s longest rivers. It carries meltwater and sediments from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, across the eastern highlands. The…
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In October 2025, large parts of central and eastern Mexico have faced severe flooding, triggered by torrential rainfall from converging tropical storms. According to local authorities, there have…
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24 October 2025 is United Nations Day, marking 80 years since the United Nations Charter came into force. As the cornerstone of international cooperation, the United Nations plays a vital role in…
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Extensive flooding swept across Panay Island in the Philippines following heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ramil on 18 October 2025. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall, with Roxas City…
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Loktak Lake, located in the state of Manipur, is the largest freshwater lake in north-eastern India, renowned for its floating islands known as phumdis: masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter…
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The new Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission has delivered its first images, highlighting concentrations of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone. This image, based on the Sentinel-4 very…
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Lake Mornos is an artificial reservoir in central Greece, serving as a primary water source for Athens. According to national authorities, the lake has lost nearly half of its water volume over the…
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Covering 207 square kilometres and reaching thicknesses of nearly 400 metres, Folgefonna is the third-largest glacier on mainland Norway. For nearly two centuries, this striking natural landmark has…
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Located next to the Chilean border in the Altiplano region of Bolivia, Coipasa Salar is Bolivia’s second largest salt lake, spanning over 2,000 square kilometres. Coipasa Salar is rich in deposited…
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Each September marks the end of the polar summer in the Arctic, when sea ice reaches its annual minimum extent. At the same time, the Antarctic emerges from the austral winter, reaching its annual…
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Nestled within the heart of the Eastern Alps, the Austrian mountain valleys are vital ecological corridors, home to diverse alpine habitats and species specially adapted to cold climates and steep…
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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 11 October 2025, shows the hills and valleys between the Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions of central-northern Italy in stunning autumnal tones. The…
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Beginning on 6 October 2025, severe flooding swept through parts of northern Vietnam, reaching the highest water levels recorded in three major rivers in the past 40 years. The floods have resulted…
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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in September 2025. The bulletin reports that September 2025 was the…
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The Pärnu River catchment on Estonia’s western coastline is home to over 3,500 hectares of peatland, contributing to Estonia’s status as one of the most peat-rich countries in the world. Peat, which…
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11 October marks World Migratory Bird Day, dedicated to raising awareness for the conservation and protection of migratory birds and their unique habitats around the world. The Jade Bight in…
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