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French Polynesia’s new protected marine area

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French Polynesia’s new protected marine area

The Gambier Islands are a small group of volcanic islands and atolls in the south-eastern part of French Polynesia, in the South Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by a large lagoon and fringing coral reefs,…

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Agricultural mosaic of the Fucino Plain, Italy

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Agricultural mosaic of the Fucino Plain, Italy

The Fucino Plain is a geographical depression in central Italy which was once covered by a lake. It was drained in the 19th century to reclaim arable land and is now among the most intensively…

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Iceberg A23a breaks apart north of South Georgia Island

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Iceberg A23a breaks apart north of South Georgia Island

Once the world’s largest iceberg, A23a calved from Antarctica’s Filchner–Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986. After spending decades grounded, it re-entered circulation, approaching South Georgia island at the…

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Conservation of the Parita Bay Wetlands, Panama

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Conservation of the Parita Bay Wetlands, Panama

The Parita Bay in Panama constitutes a key ecosystem for biodiversity and birdlife. It includes protected areas such as the Cenegón del Mangle Wildlife Refuge, Sarigua National Park, Peñón de la…

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Flooding across the Punjab plains, Pakistan

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Flooding across the Punjab plains, Pakistan

Recent heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan’s Punjab region have caused the Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi rivers to overflow. Hundreds of thousands of people and nearly 2,000 villages have been affected by…

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Wildfire burn scars along the Spain–Portugal border

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Wildfire burn scars along the Spain–Portugal border

In August 2025, multiple wildfires broke out along the border between Spain and Portugal, affecting natural parks and municipalities, particularly in Galicia and León. As visible in this…

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The Galápagos National Park, Ecuador

The Galápagos National Park, created in 1959, protects 97% of the islands’ unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and marine iguanas. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it balances conservation with…

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August 2025, the third-warmest August on record globally

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August 2025, the third-warmest August on record globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focused on key climate trends in August 2025. The bulletin reports that August 2025 was the…

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The dynamic Lafnitz River, Austria

Flowing through meandering stretches in south-eastern Austria, the Lafnitz is a dynamic lowland river where erosion and sedimentation continually reshape its middle and lower reaches. Its landscapes…

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Ballypatrick Forest, Northern Ireland (UK)

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Ballypatrick Forest, Northern Ireland (UK)

Ballypatrick Forest, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland (United Kingdom), lies within the rugged Antrim Plateau. The landscape features conifer plantations, mainly Sitka spruce, intermixed with…

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Lake Tisza, Hungary

Lake Tisza, located in eastern Hungary, is the country’s second-largest lake. Spanning approximately 127 square kilometres, it is known for its diverse ecosystems and popularity for activities such…

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The Étang de Montady, southern France

The Étang de Montady, located in southern France near the town of Montady, is a remarkable example of medieval land reclamation. Originally a wetland, it was drained in the 13th century using a…

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The Žuvinto, Žaltycio ir Amalvo pelkes wetland areas, Lithuania

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The Žuvinto, Žaltycio ir Amalvo pelkes wetland areas, Lithuania

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 5 September 2024, shows the Žuvinto, Žaltycio ir Amalvo pelkes wetland areas, a Natura 2000 site in Lithuania. Spanning an area over 18,000 hectares,…

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Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, lies between the Mediterranean coast and a network of coastal lagoons and wetlands. The largest of these is Lake Tunis, divided into northern and southern basins, along…

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Aalborg from above

Aalborg, one of Denmark’s key northern cities, lies along the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea to the Kattegat strait. The city blends urban development with surrounding farmland…

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Uluru, Australia

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive sedimentary rock formation located in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory. Rising 348 metres above the surrounding plain, Uluru is not only a…

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World Lake Day: Lake Suchitlan, El Salvador

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World Lake Day: Lake Suchitlan, El Salvador

27 August is the first-ever World Lake Day, dedicated to tracking and protecting the health of millions of lakes around the globe. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 13 August 2025 shows Lake…

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Visualising population density with Copernicus data

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Visualising population density with Copernicus data

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) provides detailed mapping of human presence around the world. This data enables urban planners, researchers, and…

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The image shows the island of Amorgos, Greece.

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Calm seas around Amorgos Island

Amorgos, the easternmost island of the Cyclades, seems to guard the nearby Small Cyclades with its oblong shape. It stands at the centre of the Southern Aegean Sea, acting as a crossroads where the…

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The Motagua River, Guatemala

Stretching over 480 kilometres from the Guatemalan highlands to the Caribbean Sea, the Motagua River is one of the most important waterways in Central America. It winds through diverse landscapes,…