The Azores archipelago in Portugal is a stunning collection of nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Among them are Pico, Faial, and São Jorge, three islands known for their rich biodiversity and for being home to unique species found nowhere else on Earth. On 3 April 2023, one of the two Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured an...

The cultural heritage sites along the coasts of Cyrenaica are of great historical and universal significance, but they are facing a serious threat from coastal erosion caused by climate change. The impact of this erosion is already visible, with some of these sites at imminent risk of damage or loss. Among the most threatened is the ancient...

At the beginning of April, a massive dust storm originating in the Gobi desert swept across several countries in East Asia, including China, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan. The dust storms led to reduced visibility and respiratory issues among the population. On 13 April, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites captured the extent of the...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 10 April, shows the Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA. The Great Salt Lake was at its lowest level ever in November 2022 as a result of months of record-breaking drought. However,thanks to a record snowpack since early 2023, the lake has risen by over one meter in just a few...

The Copernicus "Image of the Day" (IOTD) is a daily image of the Earth captured by the Copernicus Sentinel or a visualisation of the data of one of the Copernicus Services. This image, uploaded on the Copernicus website, is informative and visually impacting, allowing people to see our planet in a new and unique way.