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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, 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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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, 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, 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, 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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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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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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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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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,…
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This striking composite image of Greenland’s south-eastern coast was created from three Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar acquisitions on 31 January, 8 March, and 20 March 2025. The multicolour patterns…
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Massive wildfires are spreading in north-west and western Spain, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. By 17 August 2025, Spain had already recorded its highest annual total of…
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A devastating wildfire in France's Aude region, started on 5 August 2025, has become the country's most severe in nearly 80 years, burning over 17,000 hectares, an area larger than Paris. The fire's…
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Noordwijk, located on the Dutch North Sea coast, is home to stunning landscapes, including 13 kilometres of sandy beaches. The town boasts tall sand dunes and lush forests, which provide a relaxing…
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The Giza Plateau, located on the western edge of Greater Cairo, Egypt, is home to some of the most iconic monuments of the ancient world. Foremost among them is the Pyramid of Khufu, also known as…
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Following the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-4A last month, the European Union successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A to further monitor air quality and emissions around the world. The…
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The Mayon Volcano, located in Albay province on Luzon Island in the Philippines, is one of the most active stratovolcanoes in the world. Rising 2,462 metres above sea level, it is part of the Pacific…
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Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland) and Amager. City authorities are working to make it the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. This…
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Located in north-western Madagascar, Ankarafantsika National Park is a key stronghold for the island’s unique dry deciduous forests, among the most threatened ecosystems in the region. Designated as…
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The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is one of the most productive agricultural zones in Southeast Asia, essential to rice, fruit, and aquaculture production. This fertile region, shaped by a complex…
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