The lakes and coastal lagoons of Tunisia are currently grappling with the dire and far-reaching consequences brought about by extreme temperatures and prolonged drought.  This situation has led to a significant disruption in the delicate balance of these ecosystems. The drying up of the Ariana Lagoon, located near Tunis and recognised as an...

During the night between 13 and 14 August 2023, the Etna volcano erupted, featuring scenic lava fountains.  Within this paroxysm, the Southeast Crater emitted an ash plume, which dispersed in a southerly direction. As shown in this image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites at 09:23 UTC, less than 8 hours after the beginning...

In August 2023, a user survey was published to determine user requirements for snow load information systems.

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 3 August 2023, shows Coober Pedy, a remote town nestled in the heart of South Australia.  Coober Pedy is an opal mining town with a population of around 2,500 people. It faces scorching temperatures that can soar beyond 52°C during the unforgiving summer months. In a...

During the second weekend of August 2023, an intense heatwave exerted its influence over the Canary Islands. The maximum air temperatures were above 40°C in several areas of the archipelago, with peaks of 42°C in Gran Canaria and 39.2°C in La Gomera during the night of 12 August.  On the same day, the air quality was also affected. As...