This image, acquired by one of Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 22 June 2023, shows the massive smoke cloud produced by the multiple wildfires ongoing in Québec engulfing the sky of North America. Several communities in this Canadian province have been advised to prepare for evacuations, as the province’s forests Minister warned that...

This image, captured by one of Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 19 June, shows the snow-capped peaks of the Caleta Tortel Coastal Marine Protected Area in Chilean Patagonia. Tortel is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes characterised by glaciers, mountains, dense forests and fjords where meltwater, river water and seawater combine. The...

The Paris Air Show is well under way! Taking place every two years, the show brings together all the players in the global aerospace industry to showcase the latest technological innovations.

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 20 June 2023, shows plumes of Saharan dust reaching Western Italy as the first summer heatwave hits the country. The dust will affect most of the peninsula, causing skies to appear yellowish or milky.  The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) tracks all stages of...

These images, acquired by Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites from June 2020 to June 2023, show the progressive draining of the Fuente de Piedra wetlands. Once a flourishing nesting site for flamingos, the lagoon now hosts only a few dozen adult birds, as many have been compelled to seek new nesting grounds due to the ongoing drought. According to...