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Earth Observation | Copernicus
The Software Package for an Adaptive Satellite-based Sampling for Ocean campaigns (SPASSO) is based on Copernicus data
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Floods in California
Earth Observation | Copernicus
California is going through a prolonged period of extreme weather, causing floods, mudslides, and evacuations. At least 19 casualties have been reported. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image of 14 January 2023 shows flooded areas in Glenn county, in central California. Officials warn that more rainfall is expected in the coming days and advise...
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Lake Neusiedl
Earth Observation | Copernicus
This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 12 January 2023, shows Lake Neusiedl, a unique and beautiful water body located on the border of Austria and Hungary. As the largest endorheic lake (i.e., having no outflow to an external body of water such as a river or ocean) in Central Europe, it is home to a rich...
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Absence of sea ice south of Svalbard archipelago
Earth Observation | Copernicus
This image, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-1A satellite on 12 January 2023, provides evidence of  the absence of sea ice south of the Svalbard archipelago. According to the climate bulletin issued by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, December 2022 was the seventh warmest December on record. Additionally, the Arctic Sea ice extent for...
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Centuries-old oases in Morocco struggling with drought
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Morocco is currently facing a severe drought, and the Tinghir region, shown in these images acquired by Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites in January 2017 (left) and January 2023 (right), is particularly affected. These images show the severe impact of the lack of rainfall on the centuries-old oases of the region. They are losing their lush...
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2022 saw record temperatures in Europe
Earth Observation | Copernicus
In 2022, Europe saw extremely high temperatures and a continuous rise in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. According to the Global Climate Highlights for 2022, recently published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) which is implemented by ECMWF, many temperature records were broken. The summer season in 2022...
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Severe drought continues in South America
Earth Observation | Copernicus
A severe drought continues to plague South America as a result of the ongoing La Niña climate phenomenon. In Argentina, predictions indicate that the harvest could decrease by 50% in 2023 due to a lack of precipitation. Uruguay has also been heavily affected by the drought, with some regions only having to rely on only 10% of their usual water...
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Fog in Northern India
Earth Observation | Copernicus
The skies of Northern India are currently engulfed in a thick layer of fog, making for low visibility conditions and causing major disruptions to travel. The dense fog, visible in this image taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite, has resulted in flight delays and cancellations at airports in the region, as well as delays for trains. Many...
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Snow coverage in the Pyrenees in January 2023
Earth Observation | Copernicus
January 2023 has kicked off the new year with a significant heatwave affecting Europe. In addition to the record-breaking warm temperatures, snowfall was also sparse in both the Alps and the Pyrenees, leaving several ski resorts with little or no snow. The difference in snow cover is visible when comparing these images, acquired by one of the...

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