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Aegean ''Etesian winds'' seen from Copernicus Sentinel-3
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Algae bloom formation near Visby Island, Sweden
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Tahiti seen from above!
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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,…
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Wildfires ravaging Northern California
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Exploring the beauty of Lake Eyre Down Under
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Paris, je t'aime!
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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The Frisian Islands
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Petermann Glacier, Greenland
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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A surreal view of Mountain Brandberg in Namibia
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Bulgarian regions battling with fires
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Iguazu National Park and Falls seen from space
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Aphrodite's island from Space
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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
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A rare, cloud-free image of Trondheim, Norway
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Algae bloom formation in the Baltic Sea/Curonian Lagoon
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Exploring the island of Halmahera
Earth Observation | Copernicus
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…
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Wildfires aftermath in Pantanal visualised by Sentinel-2
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Located in the heart of South America, Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland covering some 81,081 sq miles (210,000 sq km). The majority is in Brazil, split between the states of Mato Grosso and…
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Malta and Gozo
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The state of Malta covers two large and several smaller islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta has a vibrant history, owing to its strategic location as a naval base and harbour.  There are no…
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Copernicus monitors Etna eruption
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Etna is the most active stratovolcano on the planet and one of the highest mountains in Italy, and the highest volcano in Europe, with a height of 3,357 metres. This Sentinel-2 image captured on July…
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Red Alert for rivers in Alaska
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The Arctic is disproportionately affected by climate change, and this is most evident during Northern Hemisphere summer. In some parts of Alaska, permafrost thawing seems to foster chemical…

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