Latvia is currently facing severe floods along the Daugava River, causing water levels to rise rapidly in nine municipalities of the Upper Daugava Region. The floods pose a serious threat to surrounding communities, farms, and the environment. The extent of the floods can be appreciated in this Copernicus Sentinel-1A radar image captured on 1...

Arctic sea ice reached its maximum extent for the year on 6 March. It happens to be the fifth smallest winter extent in the 45-year satellite record. This Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite image captured on 30 March shows the extent of sea ice off the coast of Greenland. The melting of Arctic sea ice has a significant impact on the global...

At the end of March 2023, the Canary Islands were hit by extreme weather conditions. The region saw record-breaking temperatures, with some areas reaching scorching highs of 38°C. The islands were also affected by a Saharan dust storm, which caused poor air quality and a hazy, otherworldly atmosphere. This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, acquired...

Dozens of fires are currently active in Asturias, an Autonomous Region in north-western Spain. The blazes have already caused the evacuation of about twenty people in the towns of Aristebano and Caborno, affecting various buildings and constructions in several towns. The weather conditions, with strong gusts of wind and high temperatures, are...

Villarrica is one of the most active volcanoes in Chile, known for its frequent strombolian activity and the occasional presence of a small lava lake in its summit crater. Over the past few days, moderate activity and frequent degassing have been observed at the volcano. The hot spot in the summit area of the Villarrica is visible in this...

As the spring season arrives, the clouds slowly dissipate, offering a crystal-clear view of the high latitudes and their awe-inspiring natural landscapes. On 26 March, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites captured an almost cloudless image of the Scandinavian peninsula, showcasing the region's breathtaking natural beauty still covered...

Although many glaciers in Antarctica usually maintain their snow cover throughout the year, the last austral summer season saw anomalously high temperatures that resulted in the melting of several snow-covered regions in the Antarctic Peninsula, which extends towards South America, to their bare ground. Several glaciers in the region completely...

This image, acquired on 26 March by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the burn scar caused by the first major wildfire of 2023, which broke out last week north of Valencia. The fire started on 23 March, causing widespread damage and the destruction of approximately 3,700 hectares of vegetation. After starting in the Castellón...

On 17 March 2023, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured this rare cloud-free image of  Deception Island. Deception Island is an active volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It has long been the focus of intense interest from both tourists and researchers because of its remarkable geology and unique...

This image, acquired on 16 March 2023 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Rome, the capital of Italy. Founded approximately 2,800 years ago, Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire, one of the most powerful empires in history, whose cultural and artistic heritage can still be admired in the city today. The city remains a...

The Šibenik archipelago in Croatia is known for its natural beauty and crystal-clear waters.  It is a popular summer destination for tourists, and its vibrant biodiversity is protected as a Natura 2000 site.  One of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image on 23 March. 

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on March 10, 2023, shows Chinguetti in Mauritania.  Situated in the Adrar Region, Chinguetti is an important UNESCO World Heritage Site, once a thriving centre for religion, trade, and scholarship. However, it is now facing a grave risk due to the consequences of climate...

Lake Erie, nestled between the United States and Canada, is one of the five North American Great Lakes. Over the weekend of 18-19 March 2023, the Great Lakes region was swept by powerful winds and freezing temperatures, resulting in significant sediment disturbances throughout Lake Erie. The strength of the winds created surface turbulence,...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 19 March 2023, shows Lake Plastira in the Greek Thessaly region. Several regions of Greece are currently facing severe drought conditions that are affecting agriculture and putting water supplies at risk. For example, Lake Plastira is currently at a dangerously low water...

Tropical cyclone Freddy, during its extensive journey, has caused serious destruction and loss of life. The latest countries to be devastated by the cyclone are Mozambique and Malawi, with more than 300 fatalities and dozens of missing persons. On 18 March, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured a plume of sediments flowing from...

This image, acquired on 16 March by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites,s shows iceberg A76a. A76a is one of the largest icebergs in the world. After its calving in 2021, it continued its journey in the Antarctic Ocean. Oceanic currents have recently been carrying it closer to South Georgia, and it is now only approximately 600 km away...

As spring approaches, Iceland is displaying its natural beauty in a rare cloud-free image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite on 16 March. The false-colour visualisation depicts the bare soil in yellow, while ice appears in white and blue shades. The Sentinel-3 satellites are part of the Space Component of European Union's...

This image, acquired on 14 March by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, captures banks of sargassum floating off the coast of the French island of Martinique in the Caribbean Sea. Sargassum is a brown seaweed commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean. However, the largest bloom in years began in early 2023 and has affected many coastlines...

The Sau Reservoir, also known as Pantà de Sau in Catalan, is a large reservoir located in the province of Barcelona, in the Spanish autonomous region of Catalunya. The reservoir was built in the 1960s by damming the Ter River and is a vital source of water and hydroelectric power for the region. As a result of the severe drought ongoing in...

This image, acquired on 13 March 2023 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the flooded areas along the border between Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia. The gauges along the Georgina River have peaked at 3.5 metres, causing water to flood nearby areas, creating a crisis for graziers and cattle owners. The...