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Floods in the Lazio Region, Italy
Earth Observation | Copernicus
In early January 2026, severe rainfall affected the Lazio region in Italy, with river levels rising rapidly in several areas. As a result, regional and national civil protection authorities issued…
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Cyprus, the Island of Aphrodite from above
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Cyprus, the third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is characterised by a diverse landscape shaped by mountains, plains, and an extensive coastline. Despite its semi-arid climate, the island…
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First eruption of Mount Etna in 2026
Earth Observation | Copernicus
On 1 January 2026, Mount Etna entered a new eruptive phase, with lava emerging from a fissure vent located approximately 2,000- 2,100 metres above sea level in the Valle del Bove. According to…
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Snowfall leads to disruptions in the Netherlands
Earth Observation | Copernicus
In early January 2026, heavy snowfall and icy conditions affected large parts of the Netherlands, triggering a severe weather alert in several provinces. The widespread snow cover led to major…
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Mountain ecosystems of Greenland
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Greenland’s mountains are crucial for shaping regional climate patterns, influencing ice-sheet dynamics, and directing meltwater to the coast. They also host some of the world’s largest outlet…
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Zeebrugge, Belgium
Earth Observation | Copernicus
On 3 December 2025, waters along Belgium’s North Sea coast showed clear colour contrasts, revealing active sediment dynamics driven by tidal currents and shallow bathymetry. Such conditions favour…
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São Paulo as seen from space
Earth Observation | Copernicus
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and a key economic hub in Latin America. Located in the south-eastern region of the country, it serves as the capital of the state of São Paulo. The city has…
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Sal Island, Cape Verde
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Sal Island, part of the Cape Verde archipelago in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, is characterised by a flat, arid landscape shaped by volcanic origins and persistent trade winds. The island and its…
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Top 5 Images of The Day in 2025
Earth Observation | Copernicus
2025 represented an unprecedented year for the EU Space Programme, particularly regarding the expansion of the Copernicus Sentinel family. Europe achieved a notable pace of satellite deployments,…
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Daugavpils, Latvia
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Daugavpils, Latvia’s second-largest city, lies to the south-east of the country and has long served as a key regional centre. Its development and identity are closely tied to the Daugava River, which…
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The arctic wetlands of the Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska, USA
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The Teshekpuk Lake Special Area, situated on Alaska’s North Slope, is one of the most ecologically important Arctic wetland systems in North America. Recognised for its high conservation value, the…
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The retreat of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, Iceland
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Iceland’s glaciers are among the most prominent in Europe and play an important role in regulating freshwater resources and sea level contribution. In recent decades, they have shown sustained…
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The Istrian Peninsula
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The Istrian Peninsula, the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea, is a region of high ecological value. It hosts a mosaic of karst hills, coastal wetlands, and productive marine habitats which…
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Smallest and shortest-lived ozone hole in 5 years closes
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The 2025 Antarctic ozone hole closed on 1 December, marking the earliest closure since 2019. This year’s ozone hole was also relatively small for the second consecutive year, especially when compared…
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Valdivia, Chile
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Located in southern Chile’s Los Ríos Region, the city of Valdivia has been internationally designated under the Ramsar Convention as Latin America’s first “Wetland City”. The recognition comes after…
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2024 wildfires in Europe
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The recently published Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa 2024 Report, based on data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), indicates that although last year’s…
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Arctic sea ice extent at record low levels
Earth Observation | Copernicus
After reaching the second-lowest extent on record in November 2025, sea ice extent in the Arctic remained unusually low into December. Data from the EUMETSAT Ocean and Sea Ice Satellite Application…
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Drought on the Iberian Peninsula
Earth Observation | Copernicus
In autumn 2025, persistently warm conditions combined with limited rainfall led to persistent drought conditions across the Iberian Peninsula. As rainfall deficits accumulated, soil moisture levels…
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Mapping agricultural diversity around Prague
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The agricultural landscape surrounding Prague reflects the long-standing importance of farming in the Czech Republic, where arable land supports both national food production and rural livelihoods.…
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La Niña cooling pattern in the Pacific Ocean
Earth Observation | Copernicus
La Niña is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon characterised by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. It is part of the El…

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