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In early April 2023, multiple plumes of Saharan dust were observed originating from Africa. On 4 April, Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured an image of a large plume stretching hundreds of kilometres from…
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The glaciers in New Zealand are rapidly retreating due to the effects of climate change, and it is predicted that many of them will vanish within the next decade. Among those at risk is the Brewster…
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Latvia is currently facing severe floods along the Daugava River, causing water levels to rise rapidly in nine municipalities of the Upper Daugava Region. The floods pose a serious threat to…
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Arctic sea ice reached its maximum extent for the year on 6 March. It happens to be the fifth smallest winter extent in the 45-year satellite record. This Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite image…
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At the end of March 2023, the Canary Islands were hit by extreme weather conditions. The region saw record-breaking temperatures, with some areas reaching scorching highs of 38°C. The islands were…
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Dozens of fires are currently active in Asturias, an Autonomous Region in north-western Spain. The blazes have already caused the evacuation of about twenty people in the towns of Aristebano and…
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Villarrica is one of the most active volcanoes in Chile, known for its frequent strombolian activity and the occasional presence of a small lava lake in its summit crater. Over the past few days,…
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In the late seventies and early eighties, scientists began to understand that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) could accumulate in the atmosphere and cause the destruction of ozone in the stratosphere,…
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As the spring season arrives, the clouds slowly dissipate, offering a crystal-clear view of the high latitudes and their awe-inspiring natural landscapes. On 26 March, one of the Copernicus…
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Although many glaciers in Antarctica usually maintain their snow cover throughout the year, the last austral summer season saw anomalously high temperatures that resulted in the melting of several…
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This image, acquired on 26 March by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the burn scar caused by the first major wildfire of 2023, which broke out last week north of Valencia. The fire…
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On 17 March 2023, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured this rare cloud-free image of Deception Island. Deception Island is an active volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland…
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This image, acquired on 16 March 2023 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Rome, the capital of Italy. Founded approximately 2,800 years ago, Rome was the capital of the Roman…
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The Šibenik archipelago in Croatia is known for its natural beauty and crystal-clear waters. It is a popular summer destination for tourists, and its vibrant biodiversity is protected as a Natura…
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This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on March 10, 2023, shows Chinguetti in Mauritania. Situated in the Adrar Region, Chinguetti is an important UNESCO World Heritage…
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Small woody landscape features are important biodiversity vectors. They act as habitat corridors, facilitating the movement of insects, birds, and mammals between habitat patches[1][2][3]. This…
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Lake Erie, nestled between the United States and Canada, is one of the five North American Great Lakes. Over the weekend of 18-19 March 2023, the Great Lakes region was swept by powerful winds and…
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This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 19 March 2023, shows Lake Plastira in the Greek Thessaly region. Several regions of Greece are currently facing severe drought…
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Tropical cyclone Freddy, during its extensive journey, has caused serious destruction and loss of life. The latest countries to be devastated by the cyclone are Mozambique and Malawi, with more than…
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This image, acquired on 16 March by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites,s shows iceberg A76a. A76a is one of the largest icebergs in the world. After its calving in 2021, it continued its…
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