In Western Australia, forests have been heavily affected by drought and extreme temperatures. Many of the affected forests are dominated by eucalypt trees such as jarrah and marri, which are found only in that region of the world. Amid the difficult conditions, the trees and shrubs, some of which are over a century old, turn brown as their...

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, but in the world of Earth Observation (EO), it can be worth so much more. With the boom in EO satellite missions over the past few decades, and the open data deluge resulting from the full-scale deployment of the Copernicus Sentinel satellites and thematic services; the truth is that we...

ISPRA | Rome | Italian

Tulips are one of the most iconic symbols of the Netherlands.   With around two billion bulbs exported every year, the country is the world’s largest commercial producer of the flowers. Every spring, tulip season in the Netherlands ushers in a colourful spectacle that delights both visitors and locals alike.   In this Copernicus Sentinel-2...

The area around Acapulco, Mexico is facing yet another environmental crisis after it was affected by Hurricane Otis last year. Multiple fires have broken out throughout the region, impacting visibility and air quality. One of the blazes is in El Veladero National Park, an important ecosystem for many species of flora and fauna. Several raging...

Three workshops over the summer introduced end-users, researchers and students from the field of Cultural Heritage to Copernicus and satellite data.

On 14 April, a wildfire broke out in Tàrbena, Spain. The fire, which was deemed to be the result of uncontrolled agricultural burning, led to the evacuation of 180 people and affected more than 650 hectares. Local authorities reported that the blaze had been brought under control on 16 April. The burn scar from the fire is visible in this...

In recent days, Europe has been affected by a new Saharan dust storm, which turned skies in Greece orange. On 23 April, the dust covered Romania, Moldova, and even Ukraine. The storm is forecasted to diminish by Friday 26 April. Dust hovering over Ukraine is visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 24 April. The Copernicus...

Sargassum, a brown macroalgae, is predominantly found in the Sargasso Sea, located in the central region  of the Atlantic Ocean. This seaweed flourishes in warm waters and is well-adapted to the unique conditions of its native habitat. In the context of ongoing climate change, rising ocean temperatures could significantly contribute to the...

DWD | Online | German

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On 22 April 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released the ‘European State of the Climate 2023 Report’. According to its findings, 2023 was the second-warmest year on record in Europe. Air temperatures were above average for 11 months of the year, and September was the warmest-ever on record. As visible in this data...

IGiK | Online | Polish

In recent months, southern Africa has been affected by a severe drought, marked by extremely dry and warm conditions. Furthermore, the Zambezi River is flowing at very low levels for the season. These extreme conditions have impacted soil moisture and crops, amplifying ongoing humanitarian and environmental crises in the region. These...

On 16 April 2024, the United Arab Emirates received extreme amounts of rainfall, with some areas recording over 250 mm of rain in less than 24 hours. In Dubai, 100 mm of rain fell within 12 hours – an amount the city typically receives in an entire year. The extreme rainfall has resulted in flash floods and impacted daily life in the city....

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is undergoing an extreme bleaching event induced by climate change. A report from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority highlights an increase in cumulative impacts on the reef this summer. According to the report, after a survey of 1,080 reefs, 39% of them were found to be affected by very high or extreme...

Since the start of 2024, Venezuela has been affected by the most severe forest fires in years. Between January and March, 20,000 fire outbreaks were recorded. The blazes are intensified by the ongoing drought, which has worsened in recent years due to deforestation and climate change, and have been further exacerbated this year by El Niño....

As the world struggles to cope with the impacts of climate change, accessible tools to understand our changing climate have never been more urgently needed. Launched on 20 February by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the Copernicus Interactive Climate Atlas (C3S Atlas) is a powerful new tool designed to help policymakers and other...

On 26 March 2024, the container ship MV Dali struck a pier of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore, USA, causing the bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead after the incident. The mayor of Baltimore issued a State of Emergency in response to the collapse, which has affected passenger and cargo shipping to the port....

The Doñana National Park in southern Spain is the largest ecological reserve in Europe. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it encompasses various biotopes such as lagoons, marshlands, and dunes. The park, which is home to diverse flora and fauna, is the annual wintering site for numerous species of waterfowl. In recent years, the...