Parts of the United Kingdom have been affected by severe floods after Storm Bert made landfall on 22 November 2024, bringing over 100mm of rain to some areas. On 24 November, authorities had issued…
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On 20 November 2024, the Sundhnúkur volcano near the town of Grindavík in southwestern Iceland erupted for the seventh time since December 2023. While it has not disrupted air travel, evacuations…
Lahemaa, located in northern Estonia on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, is the country’s oldest and largest national park, spanning over 725 km². Established in 1971, it is renowned for…
Many areas along the border between the Czech Republic and Austria are rich in biodiversity and protected under the EU Habitats Directive. One example is the area which includes the Podyjí National…
A powerful storm struck the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and British Columbia, Canada, on 19 November 2024, leaving 290,000 buildings without power and claiming at least two lives in…
For the last decade, Copernicus Sentinel-1 has been delivering a wealth of radar data for a wide range of applications to users around the world. Building on the legacy of pioneering European…
On 15 November 2024, Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in Honduras, causing extensive damage and bringing over 50 centimetres of rain to the northern region of the country. The torrential downpour…
Budapest, Hungary’s capital and largest city, is situated along the banks of the Danube River, dividing the city into Buda and Pest. The western side, Buda, is connected by numerous bridges to the…
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In November 2024, the northeastern US was hit by numerous wildfires, intensified by drought conditions and high winds. The Jennings Creek Fire on the New York-New Jersey border burned over 2,000…
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Document describing the event methodology and workflow of Copernicus4Schools - The Great Disaster Challenge.
On 4 November 2024, the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, impacting seven villages and killing at least ten people. Officials declared a state of emergency to ensure that…
The Dhofar Mountains in southern Oman are home to the desert cloud forest, a unique ecosystem supporting a rich diversity of wildlife. During the monsoon season, the mountains capture moisture-laden…
Severe air pollution is a common issue in South Asia in the autumn and winter, occurring when cold air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from fires. Authorities in the Pakistani province of Punjab…
This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image acquired on 14 November 2024 shows a Saharan dust plume stretching over 700 km across the Mediterranean Sea. In this image, the plume can be seen extending from…
Last year, with a prize pool of €1 million, CASSINI Challenges supported innovative commercial solutions using EU Space data from EGNOS, Galileo, and/or Copernicus. Dozens of companies and startups…
Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic landmark and highest peak at 3,776 meters, recently saw its first snowfall this year —marking the end of the mountain's longest snow-free period since records began 130…
During the second weekend of November 2024, the Spanish Canary Islands were affected by a light haze and record-breaking temperatures for the month. La Aldea de San Nicolás, a municipality of the…
In the Greek village of Kissos, chestnuts trees have been affected by months of extreme heat and drought following the country’s warmest winter and summer on record. Much of Greece's chestnuts have…
Las Vegas, USA, has emerged as a leader in sustainability thanks to policies promoting renewable energy, water conservation, recycling, and green buildings. Water consumption in the city has…
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