The Dukono volcano is a remote volcano on the island of Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia. It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Dukono with a height of 1185 meters above sea level is located in the northern part of Halmahera Island.  In this Copernicus Sentinel-2 Image acquired on 29 May 2024, we see ash from the volcano crater,...

Located in the heart of South America, Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland covering some 81,081 sq miles (210,000 sq km). The majority is in Brazil, split between the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. These open marshes are home to an immense variety of life – if you like to see animals in their natural environment, the Pantanal...

Copernicus provides accurate, timely, and easily accessible information to users around the world, improving the operations of emergency management services, deepening our understanding of climate change, helping us better manage natural resources and conserve biodiversity, and much more. Using a series of dedicated satellites, known as the...

The state of Malta covers two large and several smaller islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta has a vibrant history, owing to its strategic location as a naval base and harbour.  There are no permanent freshwater lakes or rivers on Malta due to its hot Mediterranean climate with dry summers. Together with the thin topsoil, vegetation on the...

The Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. On July 5th, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured a true colour, crystal-clear image of the city, river and the waterfalls. The water flow can be easily discerned.