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The prolonged drought in Morocco
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The prolonged drought in Morocco is causing serious problems for the agricultural sector. Local Authorities predict that the 2024 wheat harvest will be reduced by almost 50 per cent. This image,…
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Biomass burning in Brazil
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Biomass burning is common in South America at this time of year. In the summer of 2024, the phenomenon was particularly intense, with the number of fires rising to a record high for the month of…
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Zongo Glacier, Bolivia
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Zongo glacier is located in the Huayna Potosi massif in Bolivia. The glacier is 3 km long and has a surface area of 2.4 km2 This is a 3D rendering of an image acquired by Sentinel-2 on July 31,…
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Marine traffic around Vis Island, Croatia
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Vis is one of the most distant inhabited islands from the Croatian coast.  In the captured by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on August 4, 2024, we can observe increased marine traffic and discern the wake…
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Burn scar of the recent fire in Cuenca province, Spain
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The recent fire that broke out in the province of Cuenca left over 1500 hectares burned. On July 31, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured an image that depicts the extent of the burned area.  This is…
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Aegean ''Etesian winds'' seen from Copernicus Sentinel-3
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Etesian winds (also called ''meltemia'') are strong, dry north winds of the Aegean Sea, which blow periodically from mid-May to mid-September. On July 31st, 2024, Copernicus Sentinel-3, captured…
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Algae bloom formation near Visby Island, Sweden
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
On 24 July 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured the formation of an algae bloom between the Island of Visby and mainland Sweden. The Copernicus Programme enables public and private users to…
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Tahiti seen from above!
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
In this crystal clear, true colour image taken by Copernicus Sentinel-2 on 25 July 2024, we can admire Tahiti and its precious coral reefs.  Between 27 July – 5 August 2024 the village of Teahupoʻo,…
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Wildfires ravaging Northern California
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Over the past few days, several Northern California counties have been battling fires. On July 27,  2024, Copernicus Senitnel-2 captured an image of the firefront in Butte County.  This image was…
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Exploring the beauty of Lake Eyre Down Under
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Lake Eyre, officially known as Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, is an endorheic lake in the east-central part of the Far North region of South Australia, around 700 km north of Adelaide.  While the lake is…
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OBSERVER: EU Space and Sports
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Humans have always been masters at testing their limits, and space exploration is just one of the many examples of how far we push boundaries. Yet, another testament to this ever-increasing desire to…
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Paris, je t'aime!
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
On July 18, 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured an image of the ‘’city of light’’, which will soon host the 2024 Olympic Games.  This image is an Urban False Colour composite, composed of the…
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The Frisian Islands
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Dutch West Frisian and the German East Frisian Islands are barrier islands.  Barrier islands form as waves repeatedly deposit sediment parallel to the shoreline. As wind and waves shift according…
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Petermann Glacier, Greenland
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
So, what is a glacier?  A glacier is made up of fallen snow that has been compressed into a large, thickened ice mass over many thousands of years. Captured on July 21, 2024, this glacier image shows…
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A surreal view of Mountain Brandberg in Namibia
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Namibia’s highest mountain the Brandberg Mountain Range is situated in the Erongo region in the western part of Namibia, ninety kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean, and covers an area of 760 square…
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Bulgarian regions battling with fires
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
Large fires have been reported in Bulgaria as an extreme heatwave has been sweeping the southern Balkans over the past few days. On July 18, 2024, Copernicus Senitnel-2 captured an image of the Stara…
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Iguazu National Park and Falls seen from space
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Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Iguazu National Park protects the Iguazu Falls and the subtropical jungle surrounding it. The protected area can be seen in red with its dense forest, surrounded by farmed areas. The water flow…

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