On 25 October 2025, the Planchón-Peteroa volcanic complex, located on the Chile–Argentina border, emitted a sustained plume of volcanic gas and fine ash that rose to approximately 600 m above the crater. The plume initially drifted north-north-west; however, shifting wind conditions during the day redirected the ash eastwards, carrying it over...

The toolkit provides a methodological framework for monitoring elements, processes and services associated to fluvial landscapes (e.g., riparian forest composition, riparian habitat connectivity, water quality) using CLMS products and complementary approaches to support decision-making in biodiversity and water resource management, restoration, and

Throughout the Cop.RIVER project, a series of national and EU-level activities were carried out engage relevant stakeholders, promote the use of Copernicus data, and develop tailored products for monitoring fluvial landscapes.

The Cop.RIVER User Uptake Session was held in mid-September 2025. The session aimed to present an overview of CLMS products contributing to the characterisation of elements and phenomena associated with riparian vegetation, river hydromorphology and the aquatic component of the fluvial landscape.

The expert workshop “Needs and Methodologies for the Characterisation of Water and Sediments in Fluvial Ecosystems”, held on September 23, 2026, brought together more than 30 participants from public organizations.

Between June and September 2025, Cop.RIVER team members attended several meetings with the General Directorate of Forests and Biodiversity and the Cantabrian Hydrographic Confederation to develop a LIFE proposal related to the invasive species Reynoutria japonica.

The Inland Delta of the Niger River, classified as a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 2004, supports agriculture and biodiversity in Mali.  At the northern edge of the delta in Mali, near the Sahara Desert, persistent wind patterns have shaped long, parallel sand dune ridges. These elevated dunes remain exposed even during peak...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 27 October 2025, provides a rare, cloudless view of the southernmost regions of South America, including parts of Argentina and Chile.  The image shows the snow-capped Andes stretching along the western edge of the continent, contrasting sharply with the arid Patagonian...

On World Cities Day, 31 October 2025, we spotlight Dublin, Ireland’s capital and a hub of cultural, economic, and social activity. Rapid urban expansion in some European cities such as Dublin brings mounting pressures on infrastructure, housing, mobility, and the environment. Managing these dynamics requires precise and up-to-date spatial...

The Copernicus Sentinel-6 satellite mission is the global reference for measuring sea surface height. The first satellite of the mission, Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich (Sentinel-6A), was launched in 2020. It follows a well-established, 10-day repeat orbit, delivering sea-level measurements with centimetre-level accuracy. Data from...

As November approaches, the EU Space Programme is preparing for its next milestone in Earth Observation (EO): the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-6B, the second of two identical satellites in Europe’s sea-level monitoring mission. Set to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the satellite carries a sophisticated radar altimetry...

As November approaches, the EU Space Programme is preparing for its next milestone in Earth Observation (EO): the launch of Copernicus Sentinel-6B, the second of two identical satellites in Europe’s sea-level monitoring mission.

On 28 October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in history, made landfall on the island with devastating force. With sustained winds reaching 298 km/h and a central pressure of 892 hPa, Melissa already ranks among the most intense hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin. On that day, at 15:55 UTC, one of the...

On 28 October 2025, Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in history, made landfall on the island with devastating force. With sustained winds reaching 298 km/h and a central pressure of 892 hPa, Melissa already ranks among the most intense hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin.

Rising to 2,022 metres, Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès is the highest peak in Niger and a prominent feature of the Aïr Massif in the north of the country. This mountainous region of volcanic origin stands out as a biodiversity hotspot within the arid expanse of the southern Sahara. This natural-colour image, acquired on 8 September 2025 by one of the...

After forming in the central Atlantic Ocean at the end of October 2025, Hurricane Melissa underwent rapid intensification as it moved westward across the Atlantic, reaching Category 4 status with sustained winds of 225 km/h. The storm then began to move west-north-west, passing through the Greater Antilles and severely affecting the Dominican...

With a length of around 150 km, the Jökulsá á Dal is among Iceland’s longest rivers. It carries meltwater and sediments from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, across the eastern highlands. The Jökulsá á Dal river flows into Lagarfljót Lake, a long and narrow waterbody uniquely classified as both a river and a lake, before reaching the...

In October 2025, large parts of central and eastern Mexico have faced severe flooding, triggered by torrential rainfall from converging tropical storms. According to local authorities, there have been at least 64 reported casualties, with dozens of people missing. The village of Chapula has been particularly impacted by landslides and flooding...

24 October 2025 is United Nations Day, marking 80 years since the United Nations Charter came into force. As the cornerstone of international cooperation, the United Nations plays a vital role in promoting peace, protecting human rights, and advancing global sustainable development.  This striking true-colour image acquired by one of the...

Under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the 2025 Space Conference in Aalborg brought together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss Europe’s priorities in space, defence, and innovation. The European Commission contributed across the programme, from the opening plenary to exchanges with...