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During the first weekend of May 2023, severe wildfires broke out in the western Canadian province of Alberta. The fires have caused widespread damage and prompted local authorities to declare a state of emergency. 25,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes, and over 122,000 hectares have already burnt. Local Authorities have...

The severe drought ongoing in Spain is causing worrisome impacts that are being captured by Copernicus satellites. One region which has been significantly impacted is Extremadura, which has lost its typical green colour due to the lack of precipitation. The difference in vegetation cover is evident when comparing Sentinel-2 images acquired in...

This image, acquired on 3 May 2023, shows the western part of Cyprus, a treasure trove of natural beauty and biodiversity. This region is particularly noteworthy for being home to several Natura 2000 sites, which are designated areas for preserving and protecting the natural habitats and species in the European Union. These include the Pafos...

At the beginning of May 2023, the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy was affected by devastating floods, which resulted in two casualties and severe damage to homes, agriculture, and infrastructure. The extent of the destruction was evident in the satellite image captured on 4 May by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites, which...