The wildfire that has been ravaging the area of Montitxelvo, south of Valencia, in Spain, has been declared under control by the local authorities after burning for 5 days. More than 2,500 hectares have burnt, affecting 5 municipalities, and causing the displacement of at least 950 people.  In this image of 6 November acquired by one of the...

INTA | Chile & Online | Spanish

The city of Seville, located in Spain’s southern region of Andalucía, is a vibrant city with splendid monuments, colorful streets, and a rich cultural heritage. The city, which seamlessly blends the old and the new, is renowned for its stunning landmarks, including the majestic Sevilla Cathedral, the largest gothic cathedral in the world, and...

During this year’s EU Space Week from 7-9 November 2023 in Sevilla, Spain, DG DEFIS discussed the importance of space traffic management with the European space community.

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Torrential rain affected Italy in the past few days, causing severe flooding and widespread destruction. The increased surface runoff (i.e., the flow of water over the ground surface) has eroded soils and carried sediments into rivers, which have been washed down all the way to the Adriatic Sea.  The massive amount of sediment poured in the...

The passage of Storm Ciarán across the Mediterranean Basin triggered a massive Saharan dust transport from the coast of Libya. The intense winds associated with the storm caused the dust particles to be lifted high into the atmosphere, where they were carried across the sea by the prevailing winds. This type of dust transport is a common...

As visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-3 image acquired on 3 November, Western Europe is bracing for another major storm system, called "Domingos", just a few days after the passage of Storm Ciarán. Domingos is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain and high waves to several countries, including France, Portugal, Spain, the UK and...

Storm Ciarán proved to be a formidable weather event, one of the most powerful storms to make landfall in Europe in recent memory. This meteorological powerhouse swept across the continent, bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. The storm's impact was felt across a wide swathe of Europe, from the British Isles to mainland Europe. It...

Bringing Copernicus to Greece!

The air quality in India deteriorated at the end of October because of the thick clouds of smoke from the stubble fires that are ongoing in the northwestern States of the country. The New Delhi area is among the worst affected. In the last week of October, the air quality remained 'very poor' for five consecutive days. The Indian Meteorological...

In past editions of the Observer, we've shared intriguing insights about Copernicus, perfect for introducing newcomers to the Earth Observation (EO) component of the European Union’s Space programme. We've shown you that Copernicus is the largest EO data provider, dove into the world of satellite "plane spotting," and even told the tale of how...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 26 September 2023, shows the Van Mijenfjord fjord in the Svalbard archipelago in Norway.  This fjord is home to Svea, a coal mine that produced hundreds of tonnes of coal a year until 2017. Now abandoned, Svea has been returned to nature in recent years thanks to one of...

CUT | Limassol, Cyprus | English

Let's introduce you the FPCUP WG Africa project!

The 1st issue of the FPCUP WG Africa Newsletter is being released!

On 25 October, Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in the Mexican state of Guerrero, causing massive flooding, widespread destruction and disrupted communications. Acapulco is the most affected area, with at least 39 casualties reported and extensive damage to the buildings and infrastructures. The Copernicus Emergency Management...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 4 September 2023, shows Dublin, the city capital of Ireland.  Dublin is one of the greenest cities in Europe. It is home to Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed park in a European city. Along its scenic coastline are two Natura 2000 sites, North Bull Island, a UNESCO Biosphere...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 7 October shows Montevideo, Uruguay. Since 2005, Montevideo has implemented innovative measures to protect its coastal areas. The city has created artificial dunes on urban beaches to ensure both environmental protection and coastal stability, helping to protect areas from...