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First image of nitrogen dioxide from Copernicus Sentinel-4
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The new Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission has delivered its first images, highlighting concentrations of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone.  This image, based on the Sentinel-4 very first measurements acquired on 8 October 2025, depicts tropospheric nitrogen dioxide with clear pollution hotspots visible along the Mediterranean...
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The impact of drought on Lake Mornos, Greece
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Lake Mornos is an artificial reservoir in central Greece, serving as a primary water source for Athens. According to national authorities, the lake has lost nearly half of its water volume  over the past four years, decreasing its surface water extent from around 19.1 km² in early 2022 to 8.7 km² by September 2025. The decrease in the lake’s...
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The Folgefonna Glacier, Norway
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Covering 207 square kilometres and reaching thicknesses of nearly 400 metres, Folgefonna is the third-largest glacier on mainland Norway. For nearly two centuries, this striking natural landmark has drawn tourists to the region for activities such as hiking and skiing. However, due to ongoing ice thinning, researchers estimate that the...
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Coipasa Salar, Bolivia
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Located next to the Chilean border in the Altiplano region of Bolivia, Coipasa Salar is Bolivia’s second largest salt lake, spanning over 2,000 square kilometres.  Coipasa Salar is rich in deposited minerals and provides essential habitat for flamingo species which settle on the saline shores. This false-colour image from 6 October 2025,...
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September 2025: Arctic and Antarctic sea ice reach their annual minimum and maximum extents, respectively
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Each September marks the end of the polar summer in the Arctic, when sea ice reaches its annual minimum extent. At the same time, the Antarctic emerges from the austral winter, reaching its annual maximum sea ice extent. These cycles are essential to the Earth's climate system, illustrating how each hemisphere responds to seasonal heating and...
Resource
Earth Observation | Copernicus
CBK PAN has launched a new online service dedicated to monitoring urban heat islands (UHI) based on satellite data.
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Fog over the Austrian alpine valleys
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Nestled within the heart of the Eastern Alps, the Austrian mountain valleys are vital ecological corridors, home to diverse alpine habitats and species specially adapted to cold climates and steep terrain. Fog is common in this region, especially in autumn and winter, forming when cold air settles in valleys overnight. Moisture condenses near...
News
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The summer of 2025 significantly affected Europe’s atmosphere. From record-breaking wildfires in southern and western Europe, to intense Saharan dust intrusions and repeated peaks in surface ozone during prolonged heatwaves, air quality was negatively impacted by multiple events. Data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS)...
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Autumn colours in the Apennines, Italy
Earth Observation | Copernicus
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 11 October 2025, shows the hills and valleys between the Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions of central-northern Italy in stunning autumnal tones. The forests display a rich palette of colours ranging from deep green to warm red and ochre as the tree canopies change in response to shorter days and...
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Earth Observation | Copernicus
After seven years of collaboration, innovation, and progress, the Framework Partnership Agreement for Copernicus User Uptake (FPCUP) has come to a successful conclusion.
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Severe flooding in Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Beginning on 6 October 2025, severe flooding swept through parts of northern Vietnam, reaching the highest water levels recorded in three major rivers in the past 40 years. The floods have resulted in at least eight casualties and forced the evacuation of many residents across the region. According to local authorities, around 30,000 personnel...

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