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The Tatra Mountains, Poland and Slovakia
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Tatra Mountains, visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 20 October 2025, form a natural border between southern Poland and northern Slovakia, are among Central Europe’s most…
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Dust over the Arabian Sea
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
A large plume of dust swept across the Arabian Sea in early November 2025, driven by strong north-westerly winds transporting fine particles from the arid regions of Iran and southern Pakistan.  Dust…
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Devastating flooding in Vietnam
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
In late October 2025, severe flooding struck Vietnam after days of intense rainfall. Thousands of residents evacuated their homes, with local authorities reporting at least 37 casualties. The…
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Coastal ecosystems in northern Egypt
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
At the northeastern edge of Egypt’s Nile Delta, the Damietta branch of the Nile flows towards the Mediterranean Sea, crossing a region of significant ecological and economic importance. This area…
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Copernicus Sentinel-1D: a new EU satellite in orbit
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
Copernicus Sentinel-1D was successfully launched on 4 November 2025 at 22:02 CET (21:02 UTC) aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite was released…
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The impacts from Hurricane Melissa monitored by Copernicus EMS
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Hurricane Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea on 22 October 2025 before moving north-west and making landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, the most powerful ever recorded on the…
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Ash emissions from the Planchón-Peteroa volcano
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
On 25 October 2025, the Planchón-Peteroa volcanic complex, located on the Chile–Argentina border, emitted a sustained plume of volcanic gas and fine ash that rose to approximately 600 m above the…
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Inland Delta of the Niger River, Mali
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Inland Delta of the Niger River, classified as a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 2004, supports agriculture and biodiversity in Mali.  At the northern edge of the delta in Mali,…
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The southern tip of South America as seen from space
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 27 October 2025, provides a rare, cloudless view of the southernmost regions of South America, including parts of Argentina and…
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Mapping Dublin’s Urban Fabric on World Cities Day
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
On World Cities Day, 31 October 2025, we spotlight Dublin, Ireland’s capital and a hub of cultural, economic, and social activity. Rapid urban expansion in some European cities such as Dublin brings…
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Copernicus Sentinel-6: measuring sea levels from space
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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20251029_Eye Hurricane Melissa
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, Niger
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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Hurricane Melissa
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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Sediments along the coast of eastern Iceland
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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Devastating landslides and flooding in Chapula, Mexico
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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Geneva from Above: Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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Floods on Panay Island, the Philippines
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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The unique floating islands of Loktak Lake, India
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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First image of nitrogen dioxide from Copernicus Sentinel-4
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
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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