Portugal continues to grapple with devastating wildfires. On 5 August, a blaze erupted near Odemira, in the Alentejo region, prompting a massive response with more than 800 firefighters and 202 vehicles to control the flames. The severity of the fire resulted in the evacuation of four communities in Odemira (Vale dos Alhos, Vale de Água, Choça...

Slovenia is reeling from the worst-ever natural disaster in its history. Devastating floods struck the country in early August 2023, resulting in at least four casualties and widespread damage estimated at over half a billion euro. The floods caused multiple bridges to collapse and significantly impacted road and energy infrastructure. This...

On the afternoon of 4 August 2023, a devastating wildfire started in Castelo Branco (#IRCasteloBranco), Portugal, rapidly engulfing more than 6,000 hectares of vegetation.   Over 1,100 firefighters and 14 water-carrying aircraft are tirelessly responding to the emergency. However, according to the local Civil Protection Authorities, the...

The Jamapa glacier is located on Pico de Orizaba a.k.a Citlaltépetl, a volcano and the highest mountain in Mexico. The retreat of the glacier in recent years has led to increased exposure of the bedrock, leading to rapid melting and rapid loss of snow accumulation. The glacier is one of the most important water resources supplying water to the...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 3 August 2023, shows a large phytoplankton bloom north of the Scandinavian Peninsula, spanning over 200,000 km². Phytoplankton consists of microscopic plant-like organisms that float in seas and oceans, which play a vital role in the marine ecosystem. In the Barents Sea, an...