One of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite images captured on 16 July 2023 reveals a clear view of Greece without clouds, illustrating the ongoing exceptional heatwave in southern Europe. In response to the extreme temperatures, local authorities in Athens have implemented measures to protect public safety, including restricting access to the...

In the first decade of July 2023, strong winds carried multiple plumes of dust and sand from the Namib desert, located along the southwestern coast of Africa. These plumes can be seen drifting westward in a captivating display captured by a Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite on 11 July. Such occurrences are not uncommon in this arid region, where...

Over the past few months, record sea water temperatures have been recorded in northern Atlantic Ocean and in the Mediterranean Sea. According to Mercator Ocean, the western Mediterranean is currently experiencing a "moderate" sea heatwave. However, the heatwave appears to be intensifying, shifting from moderate to strong category, particularly...

The Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service plays a vital role in providing regular and systematic information about the ocean's physical state and dynamics, as well as marine ecosystems, on a global scale and in European regional seas. The service offers a range of products, including forecasts, retrospective data records, and

The EU Space Programme implements space activities in Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, Connectivity, Space Research, and Innovation. It promotes innovation, competitiveness, and investments in critical infrastructures and disruptive technologies. Through initiatives like CASSINI, it supports space entrepreneurship and solutions based on