The Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Maui in Hawaii (USA) is a wetland that provides shelter to a wide variety of flora and fauna, especially migratory birds. In recent weeks, its appearance became that of a cotton candy-coloured pond which has captivated locals and intrigued visitors. The phenomenon that caused this sudden...

In recent days, Bolivia and Brazil have been hit by a series of wildfires that have caused the consequential carbon emissions to exceed the average values recorded between 2003 and 2022 for that period in the region, according to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). These fires have been devastating and have caused a severe...

After being impacted by a severe drought, the Horn of Africa is now being hit by devastating floods. At this time of year, the region is often affected by heavy rains which lead to flooding, causing extensive damage to the local infrastructure, homes, agriculture and livelihoods. This year, the El Niño meteorological phenomenon is intensifying...

The Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon, is at its lowest level in 120 years. The lack of water is affecting navigation on the River Amazon and the electricity supply to local towns and villages. The region's population is suffering from energy rationing, affecting essential services, and some indigenous communities have seen their water...

Inle Lake, a freshwater lake in the Shan Mountains in eastern Myanmar, has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. However, the lake's surface area has decreased significantly in recent years due to the expansion of floating farms, mainly used to grow tomatoes. This image...

On 15 November 2023, DG DEFIS hosted the 5th meeting of the EU Industry and Start-ups Forum on Space Traffic Management (EISF).

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) hosted its Annual Conference on a special date, the International Disaster Risk Reduction Day.

Mount Etna is an active volcano located in eastern Sicily, Italy.  The third paroxysm of 2023 occurred on 12 November. The lava fountain activity lasted several hours during the night, accompanied by a dense eruptive cloud laden with pyroclastic material (ash and lapilli) which fell in a narrow sector on the eastern slope of the volcano. The...

On 14 November 2023, DG DEFIS attended for the first time the SpaceTechExpo Europe conference in Bremen, Germany.

EU Space Week 2023 concluded with significant developments for stakeholders in the space sector. The event, held in Sevilla and streamed online, saw over 1200 participants engage in meaningful discussions on the diverse developments in the EU Space Programme. Key sessions facilitated dialogue on real-world uses and future prospects in areas...

During the action, a mobile presentation platform was developed which demonstrates the opportunities and benefits of Earth Observation.

This hackathon strives to find new applications based on Copernicus data in the fields of city, land and transport.

The objective of this Action is to train forestry practitioners in Germany and Austria on how to use Copernicus data in operational forestry procedures. The final report is now available.

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Due to the fragile and thin ice layer in certain areas of its surface, the Exploradores glacier in Chile's Laguna San Rafael National Park has been temporarily closed to tourists, following an ice fall occurred on 6 October. Drone images gathered by Chilean government hydrologists since 2020 indicate that the glacier has been thinning at a rate...

After several days of heavy rain, several rivers have overflown in the region of Pas-de-Calais, in northern France. The city of Montreuil-sur-Mer area has been affected by severe flooding and more than 120 people have been displaced. In this data visualisation, based on data acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 11...

The island of Madeira is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to the region. Last month, a wildfire broke out in the north-west of the island, burning more than 3,500 hectares of vegetation. This colour-enhanced image of Madeira, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 9 November, shows the...

Following the recent heatwave in Europe, the weather made a swift transition from summer to late autumn. The first snowfall of the season covered the Alps, the highest and most extensive mountain range in south-central Europe. Its peaks extend for 200 kilometres across Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, and...

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has recently released its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, which highlights that October 2023 was the warmest October on record globally. Notably, air temperatures exceeded those of the previous warmest October by a significant 0.85°C.  This data visualisation, based on C3S data, shows the surface air...

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