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Record snowfall hits Japan in February 2026
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Record-breaking winter snowfall has affected Japan since late January 2026, causing significant disruptions, dozens of casualties, and hundreds of injuries nationwide. Niigata ...
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January 2026, the fifth warmest January on record
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focusing on key climate trends in January 2026. The bulletin reports that January 2026 was the…
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Drought onset in East Africa at the end of 2025
Earth Observation | Copernicus
A severe drought has been affecting East Africa since September 2025, particularly Somalia, south-eastern Ethiopia, and eastern Kenya. Its magnitude and impact are analysed in the latest Global…
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Storm Leonardo caused floods in central Portugal
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Storm Leonardo brought heavy and persistent rainfall to both coastal and inland regions of Portugal in early February 2026. Occurring shortly after Storm Kristin, Leonardo impacted already saturated…
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Storm Leonardo over the Alboran Sea
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Storm Leonardo hit the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa on 3 February 2026, bringing heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. In Andalusia, southern Spain, rainfall exceeded 200-400 mm within 24…
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Storm Leonardo over the Atlantic Ocean
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Storm Leonardo is an intense extratropical storm which developed over the North Atlantic Ocean in early February 2026. This image shows, at ...
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Consequences of Storm Kristin on the Portuguese Coast
Earth Observation | Copernicus
At the end of January 2026, Storm Kristin hit Portugal, causing five casualties, as well as flooding and strong swell along the coast. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) Rapid Mapping…
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OBSERVER: What is IRIS²?
Earth Observation | Copernicus
A new era for European space connectivity is unfolding. With IRIS², the European Union is building a sovereign satellite constellation that will secure communications, protect critical…
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Frozen algal bloom in Lipno Reservoir, Czech Republic
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Lipno Reservoir, the largest reservoir in the Czech Republic, lies on the upper course of the Vltava River close to the Austrian border and is framed by the forests of the Bohemian Forest region.…
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Flooding in Gaza Province, Mozambique
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Since the beginning of 2026, severe floods have affected southern and central Mozambique, inundating about 290,000 hectares. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),…
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Lubāna Wetland Complex, Latvia
Earth Observation | Copernicus
2 February marks World Wetlands Day, which raises awareness of the important role wetlands play in sustaining life on Earth, their ecological function in supporting migratory bird populations, and…
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Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Stretching across central Bulgaria, the Balkan Mountains, also known as Stara Planina, form a rugged mountain chain between the Danubian Plain and the Thracian Lowland. At their heart lies ...
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Saharan dust over the south-eastern Mediterranean
Earth Observation | Copernicus
On 26 January 2026, a dense plume of Saharan dust moved northwards from North Africa, affecting air quality across large parts of Greece, the Balkans, and the south-eastern Mediterranean. This…

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