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Cinco Villas Wildfire
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
A wildfire broke out near the town of Orés, in the province of Zaragoza, Spain, on 15 July 2026. Driven by strong winds and low humidity, it spread rapidly across the Cinco Villas region.
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Akamas Peninsula
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
Stretching along the north-west coast of Cyprus, the Akamas Peninsula forms a rugged coastal landscape bordering Chrysochou Bay. The area is recognised for its ecological value, supporting diverse…
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Wildfire Andalucia
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
A wildfire broke out near the municipality of Los Gallardos, in the province of Almería, Spain, on 9 July 2026. Strong winds contributed to its rapid spread through dry vegetation. The fire burned…
News
Space Career Launchpad launch
Are you looking for internship and job opportunities in the space industry? The Space Career Launchpad is there for you can find them - because space is not only for astronauts or aerospace engineers!
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This false-colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 13 July 2026, shows healthy vegetation, including the Fontainebleau Forest, in red tones while surrounding agricultural fields appear in pale beige. A dense, grey-white smoke plume extends westwards from the active fire, shown in bright orange. A dark burn scar marks recently affected woodland near the forest’s western edge.
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
On 12 July 2026, a wildfire spread through part of Fontainebleau Forest in Seine-et-Marne, northern France, approximately 60 kilometres south-east of Paris. The fire prompted evacuations and…
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Perito Moreno glacier
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
Perito Moreno Glacier lies in Los Glaciares National Park, in Santa Cruz Province, southern Argentina. For decades, the glacier showed few signs of retreat compared with many other Patagonian…
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Groningen
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
11 July marks World Population Day 2026, under the theme "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future." Groningen, the main urban centre of the northern…
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Canada wildfires
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
Wildfire activity increased across Canada's Northwest Territories in early July 2026, with authorities reporting numerous active fires in the Sahtu Region, home to Great Bear Lake, one of the largest…
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June 2026 was the second-warmest June globally
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
Today, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focusing on key climate trends in June 2026. The bulletin reports that June 2026 was the…
Events
Reporting the Ocean From Data to Stories
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Copernicus Marine Service will host an online webinar dedicated to journalists and media professionals, showcasing the wide range of tools, resources, and ocean data available to support…
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Krakatau
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
Anak Krakatau Volcano is located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. It emerged in 1927 from the underwater caldera left by the 1883 Krakatoa eruption and is one of Indonesia's most active…
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 Portugal wildfires send smoke over the Atlantic Ocean
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
On 2 July 2026, several wildfires spread across north-west Portugal. Authorities deployed more than 1,100 firefighters in Vouzela, a municipality in the Viseu district, while other fires were…
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Wildfire Aragon
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
On 30 June 2026, a wildfire began burning in the Sierra de Alcubierre, located in the Aragón region of north-eastern Spain. The day after, the fire spread across forested hillsides and protected…
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Drought Madagascar
Earth Observation
Earth Observation
Copernicus
The Copernicus Emergency Management Service Global Drought Observatory recently published an Analytical Report on the situation in Madagascar. It shows drought conditions have been affecting the…
News
A large exhibition stand titled "The EU in space" displays a Copernicus satellite model suspended overhead, an Earth Observation image, and a Ariane 6 rocket model. Several adults and children engage with the exhibit, including one child using a virtual reality headset.
Europe's space sector is growing rapidly, and it needs skilled staff to support its growth. In this Observer, we look at how public engagement fits into the wider effort to reinforce Europe's space…

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