Northern Greece is facing a severe water crisis caused by a prolonged drought. The area has been affected by below-average rainfall for nearly three years, leading to widespread water shortages and significant impacts on local biodiversity. These images, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites between August 2021 and August 2024,...

Wildfires activity in Bolivia have reached critical levels in August 2024, resulting in one of the worst fire seasons for the country since 2003, according to data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). On 28 August, local authorities reported 35,536 hotspots across the country, with more than 30,000 fires concentrated in the...

Just a few days after Typhoon Ampil, Japan is now grappling with the aftermath of another powerful storm - Typhoon Shanshan. Shanshan brought torrential rains and strong winds to the southern regions of the country, causing severe flooding and landslides.  Authorities issued the highest level of alert, prompting the evacuation of at least...

Summer is here for most of us, bringing with it the warmth of the season, and for many of us, the lure of the sea. 

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 13 August 2024, shows the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve northeast of Berlin. Shaped by the last Ice Age 15,000 years ago, the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve boasts a uniquely diverse landscape. It is one of the largest protected areas in Germany, encompassing...