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Severe wildfires are ongoing in Alberta, Canada
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
During the first weekend of May 2023, severe wildfires broke out in the western Canadian province of Alberta. The fires have caused widespread damage and prompted local authorities to declare a state…
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Drought is changing the landscape of Extremadura (Spain)
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The severe drought ongoing in Spain is causing worrisome impacts that are being captured by Copernicus satellites. One region which has been significantly impacted is Extremadura, which has lost its…
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Floods in northern Italy in May 2023
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
At the beginning of May 2023, the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy was affected by devastating floods, which resulted in two casualties and severe damage to homes, agriculture, and…
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Drought is impacting traffic in the Panama Canal
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Central America is currently suffering from a severe drought that also impacts the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important shipping routes, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In…
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Spring floods in North America
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The upper Mississippi basin in the United States is currently facing one of its worst flooding situations in decades due to the excess snowmelt being drained by the river basin.  The severity of the…
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Tulips bloom in the Netherlands
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
As spring arrives, the mesmerising tulip fields of the Netherlands burst into full bloom, adorning the European landscape with an impressive array of vibrant colours. This image, acquired by a…
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The reforestation of Costa Rica
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
For years, Costa Rica struggled with the devastating consequences of deforestation. The natural landscape was heavily threatened, and the nation's rich biodiversity was at risk.  However, over the…
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A record heatwave hit Spain in April 2023
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
In the last few days of April, a record heatwave hit Spain, with temperatures reaching the record temperature of 38.8°C at Córdoba airport. The intense heat has exacerbated an ongoing drought,…
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Recent volcanic activity at Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Popocatépetl is one of the most active volcanoes of Mexico. At the end of April 2023, its volcanic activity has increased, with frequent explosions and emissions of ash and toxic gases. The National…
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A severe drought is affecting Portugal
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
According to the latest climatological bulletin of the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), in March 2023, 48% of Portugal was in drought conditions. The worst affected areas are in the…
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Dombes, a new Ramsar site in central France
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 16 April 2023, reveals the stunning landscape of the Dombes area in central France. Dombes has been recently designated as a…
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Decline of the Quelccaya Glacier in Peru
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Quelccaya glacier in the Andes of Peru can be seen in this image, captured on 30 November 2022 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites. The Quelccaya glacier, which was once the world's…
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Drought in Andalusia in April 2023
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Drought continues to grip Spain. One of the most affected areas is Andalusia, particularly in the area of the Guadalquivir River Basin. The reservoirs in the basin are currently at a low capacity of…
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Water patterns in the Lake St. Clair
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
This image, acquired on 19 April by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, depicts Lake Saint Clair, one of the Great Lakes of North America.  During the winter months, the lake's climate is…
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The 2022 European State of the Climate Report
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
On 20 April, the Copernicus Climate Change Service released the ‘2022 European State of the Climate Report’.  As shown in this data visualisation called “climate stripes”, in 2022, Europe experienced…
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New image of the sargassum mat in the Caribbean Sea
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The invasion of sargassum in the Caribbean Sea continues to spread in the spring of 2023. Multiple sightings of brown seaweed have been reported, causing concerns for the tourism industry and local…

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