The prolonged drought in Morocco is causing serious problems for the agricultural sector. Local Authorities predict that the 2024 wheat harvest will be reduced by almost 50 per cent. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 3 August 2024, shows the province of Sidi Kacem, once the heart of cereal production in...

Biomass burning is common in South America at this time of year. In the summer of 2024, the phenomenon was particularly intense, with the number of fires rising to a record high for the month of July, one of the highest in 20 years. This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, acquired on 30 July 2024, shows a large plume of smoke in the state of...

The Zongo glacier is located in the Huayna Potosi massif in Bolivia. The glacier is 3 km long and has a surface area of 2.4 km2 This is a 3D rendering of an image acquired by Sentinel-2 on July 31, 2024. Copernicus data and services allow the monitoring of glaciers around the world.

Vis is one of the most distant inhabited islands from the Croatian coast.  In the captured by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on August 4, 2024, we can observe increased marine traffic and discern the wake generated by the boats.  The open data provided by the Copernicus Marine Service are useful for maritime traffic monitoring, helping to improve...

The recent fire that broke out in the province of Cuenca left over 1500 hectares burned. On July 31, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured an image that depicts the extent of the burned area.  This is a Short-Wave Infrared visualisation. 

The Etesian winds (also called ''meltemia'') are strong, dry north winds of the Aegean Sea, which blow periodically from mid-May to mid-September. On July 31st, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-3, captured the wind streaks/vortices generated by the Etesian winds after hitting the shores of the Cyclades islands. In addition, the sunlight makes the...

On 24 July 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured the formation of an algae bloom between the Island of Visby and mainland Sweden. The Copernicus Programme enables public and private users to monitor water quality by providing accurate data and services freely. 

In this crystal clear, true colour image taken by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on 25 July 2024, we can admire Tahiti and its precious coral reefs.  Between 27 July – 5 August 2024 the village of Teahupoʻo, known for its surf break and large waves, will host the Surfing competitions of the Olympic Games 2024.

Over the past few days, several Northern California counties have been battling fires. On July 27,  2024, Copernicus Senitnel-2 captured an image of the firefront in Butte County.  This image was produced using Sentinel-2's short-wave infrared (SWIR) bands, B11 and B12. Band B11 is sensitive to thermal radiation from hotspots, such as fires....

Lake Eyre, officially known as Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, is an endorheic lake in the east-central part of the Far North region of South Australia, around 700 km north of Adelaide.  While the lake is mainly dry, with heavy rains and the right con­di­tions, the lake comes to life and becomes home to thousands of water­birds includ­ing pel­i­cans,...

On July 18, 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured an image of the ‘’city of light’’, which will soon host the 2024 Olympic Games.  This image is an Urban False Colour composite, composed of the short-wave infrared and red bands of the Sentinel-2 sensor.  This visualization highlights vegetation in green and buildings in various shades of...

The Dutch West Frisian and the German East Frisian Islands are barrier islands.  Barrier islands form as waves repeatedly deposit sediment parallel to the shoreline. As wind and waves shift according to weather patterns and local geographic features, these islands constantly ‘’move’’, erode, and grow.  This image of the West and East Frisian...

So, what is a glacier?  A glacier is made up of fallen snow that has been compressed into a large, thickened ice mass over many thousands of years. Captured on July 21, 2024, this glacier image shows the power of true colour Sentinel-2 imagery for evaluating cryosphere patterns. Slight highlight compression was applied to avoid the...

Namibia’s highest mountain the Brandberg Mountain Range is situated in the Erongo region in the western part of Namibia, ninety kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean, and covers an area of 760 square kilometres. The Range gets its name from an almost black appearance and the bright colours that the setting sun paints onto the mountains as if the...

Large fires have been reported in Bulgaria as an extreme heatwave has been sweeping the southern Balkans over the past few days. On July 18, 2024, Copernicus Senitnel-2 captured an image of the Stara Zagora region showing the burn scars the blaze left behind. We can still observe the fire burning near Bolyarovo.  Earlier yesterday, the...

The Iguazu National Park protects the Iguazu Falls and the subtropical jungle surrounding it. The protected area can be seen in red with its dense forest, surrounded by farmed areas. The water flow of the falls can be seen in white. To avoid clouds, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image is a quarterly cloud-free mosaic, generated by a custom script...

Almost clear skies over Cyprus. Anyone heading to Ayia Napa or Paphos for holidays?  True colour image acquired by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on July 16, 2024

Trondheim has a lot to offer, from vibrant urban nightlife to breathtaking natural surroundings, a rich history, and some of Norway's most beautiful landmarks. This scene shows a rare cloud-free Sentinel-2 image of Trondheim and Trondheim Fjord in Norway. It is a true colour visualization with some corrections applied to gain and the green...

The Curonian Spit is a long and thin sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. Formed by the accumulation of glacial debris, and sand carried by the wind, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose northern part lies in Lithuania. The Spit is an important ecological area and home to several migratory bird species,...

The Dukono volcano is a remote volcano on the island of Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia. It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Dukono with a height of 1185 meters above sea level is located in the northern part of Halmahera Island.  In this Copernicus Sentinel-2 Image acquired on 29 May 2024, we see ash from the volcano crater,...