21 March 2025 is the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role glaciers play in sustaining life on Earth. Glaciers act as essential reservoirs of freshwater, providing water to millions of people, and support biodiversity around the world. However, rising global temperatures are causing glaciers to...

We rely on satellites more than we may realise—whether it’s for weather forecasting, global navigation, or critical communication systems. However, as our dependence on space-based technologies grows, so does the threat posed by the clutter of space debris surrounding Earth. Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is essential for ensuring the...

FPCUP SNOWLOADS organized a user workshop in Munich to present the current status of the project and to interact with potential users of the developed app-prototypes.

On 8 March 2025, a large wildfire broke out on Mount Garač in the Municipality of Danilovgrad, Montenegro. The fire spread rapidly due to dry vegetation and strong winds, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The Protection and Rescue Directorate deployed aerial firefighting units to contain the flames and prevent the fire...

On 14 March 2025, heavy rainfall in northern and central Italy led to severe flooding and landslides in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. Some residents in affected areas have been evacuated, with others rescued by emergency crews. The flooding has affected road travel and led to school closures. On the same day, Italian authorities...