Star dunes are one of the largest and most complex sand formations on Earth. Because these dunes are formed by opposing winds that change direction, understanding their age provides insights into the climates of previous eras. Scientists  recently discovered that the Lala Lallia star dunes in Morocco were formed 13,000 years ago. Using...

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) recently released its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, which highlights the fact that February 2024 was the warmest February on record globally. With an average surface air temperature of 13.54°C, the month surpassed the previous record set in 2016 by 0.12°C. This marks the ninth consecutive month of...

A new eruptive phase of the La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos began on 3 March. Though the island lacks human inhabitants, it hosts diverse wildlife, including iguanas, penguins, and flightless cormorants. The eruption is still ongoing and could pose a threat for the local fauna and flora. One of the Copernicus Sentinel-2...

The Arctic, a region rich in unique ecosystems and home to fascinating wildlife such as polar bears, walruses and narwhals, plays a pivotal role in the Earth’s climate system. The extensive snow and ice cover reflects a large portion of sunlight back into space, balancing global temperatures. However, this critical balance is being disrupted by...

Rapid sea level rise in the Gulf of Mexico, driven by warming waters and unique wind patterns, is threatening vital seagrass habitats in Texas, according to a study by the University of Texas at Austin. After analysing a 30-year database, the researchers observed a decline in seagrasses that correlated closely with rising sea levels....