After several weeks of precursor signals, a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland began on the night of 18-19 November. The eruption occurred about 5km from Grindavik, a town whose inhabitants had been evacuated earlier in the year in preparation for this event.   This image acquired by the SLSTR sensor onboard one of the...

One of the latest developments of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) is the integration of a new Aerial Component, a significant boost to its contribution to disaster management and emergency response capabilities. This new component bolsters the service's existing array of in situ data sources, crucial for both the Risk and...

Presentation and recorded video of the "Virtual User Requirement Meeting" at the 7th of December 2023

While areas of Queensland are currently struggling with the worst floods in decades, south-eastern Australia is now faced with more than 60 bushfires.   One of the larger fires, currently burning in the Duck Creek area of the Pilliga National Park, is visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 18 December, and has burned more than...

This guide outlines EU research and innovation funding opportunities for the space domain, helping researchers and entrepreneurs take ideas from concept to market.