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Gries Glacier in Switzerland
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The Gries Glacier is a significant alpine glacier located in the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. Recent field measurements indicate that the glacier is melting at an accelerated rate. Between…
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Wildfires in the Western Algarve, Portugal
Earth Observation | Copernicus
In mid-September 2025, a wildfire affected extensive areas of the Western Algarve, Portugal, particularly in the municipalities of Aljezur and Lagos. The fire, now under control, burnt large areas of…
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Cyclone Gabrielle
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Cyclone Gabrielle formed in the central Atlantic Ocean in mid-September 2025. By 22 September, it had rapidly intensified to the east-southeast of Bermuda, reaching Category 4 status with maximum…
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Absence of seasonal upwelling in the Gulf of Panama
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Each year, the Gulf of Panama undergoes a seasonal upwelling event, typically during the dry months from January to April. This process brings cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean to the…
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Rotterdam, home to Europe’s largest maritime port
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Rotterdam is a key maritime gateway to Europe, home to the continent’s largest port and a crucial hub for international trade and logistics. This image, acquired on 19 May 2025 by one of the…
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Typhoon Ragasa strikes the Philippines
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Typhoon Ragasa, with wind gusts reaching 270 km/h, made landfall on Panuitan Island in the Philippines on 22 September 2025. Thousands of residents were evacuated as authorities issued alerts for…
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The Tihany Peninsula, Hungary
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, the Tihany Peninsula is one of the most iconic natural and cultural landmarks in Hungary. Protected as part of the Balaton Uplands National Park, it is…
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Severe flooding in Maradi, Niger
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Heavy rainfall in Niger from 9 to 15 September caused severe flooding in the area, resulting in casualties and widespread damage.   According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of…
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New Calima event in the Canary Islands, Spain
Earth Observation | Copernicus
A Calima event affecting the Canary Islands in September 2025 resulted in elevated temperatures, reduced air quality, and increased health risks on the archipelago. As a result, the Spanish State…
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French Polynesia’s new protected marine area
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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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The dynamic Lafnitz River, Austria
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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)
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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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