For the last decade, Copernicus Sentinel-1 has been delivering a wealth of radar data for a wide range of applications to users around the world. Building on the legacy of pioneering European satellite missions such as ERS and ENVISAT, Sentinel-1 has provided invaluable data serving diverse sectors and many types of users in a variety of...

On 15 November 2024, Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in Honduras, causing extensive damage and bringing over 50 centimetres of rain to the northern region of the country.  The torrential downpour has resulted in devastating flash floods and mudslides, affecting more than 110,000 people and isolating hundreds of communities. This image,...

Budapest, Hungary’s capital and largest city, is situated along the banks of the Danube River, dividing the city into Buda and Pest. The western side, Buda, is connected by numerous bridges to the eastern Pest. Since 1934, Budapest has been known as the Spa City thanks to its rich heritage of thermal baths, which are supplied by more than 100...

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In November 2024, the northeastern US was hit by numerous wildfires, intensified by drought conditions and high winds. The Jennings Creek Fire on the New York-New Jersey border burned over 2,000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of about 160 people from their homes and the death of a park ranger. In the New England region, states such as...