While satellite imagery and other products have generally been available since the 1980s, the EU’s Copernicus programme has ushered in a whole new era of freely-accessible Earth Observation (EO)…
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Temperatures above reference average values continue to be recorded in the northern hemisphere. According to the latest climate bulletin published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S),…
The smoke clouds generated by the wildfires ongoing in Canada reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Canada continues to be ravaged by severe wildfires. As of 10 May 2023, more than 100 fires are ongoing…
The French Pyrénées-Orientales department, which borders Spain’s Catalonia autonomous region, will be officially declared to be at drought "crisis" level from 10 May 2023, when bans on car-washing,…
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UN-SPIDER, ZFL & DLR | South Africa | English
During the first weekend of May 2023, severe wildfires broke out in the western Canadian province of Alberta. The fires have caused widespread damage and prompted local authorities to declare a state…
The severe drought ongoing in Spain is causing worrisome impacts that are being captured by Copernicus satellites. One region which has been significantly impacted is Extremadura, which has lost its…
This image, acquired on 3 May 2023, shows the western part of Cyprus, a treasure trove of natural beauty and biodiversity. This region is particularly noteworthy for being home to several Natura 2000…
At the beginning of May 2023, the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy was affected by devastating floods, which resulted in two casualties and severe damage to homes, agriculture, and…
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DWD | Offenbach am Main | German
As the world moves forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America and Caribbean’s top priority is to recover from the significant economic downturn by revitalising strong and sustainable growth…
Central America is currently suffering from a severe drought that also impacts the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important shipping routes, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In…
The upper Mississippi basin in the United States is currently facing one of its worst flooding situations in decades due to the excess snowmelt being drained by the river basin. The severity of the…
As spring arrives, the mesmerising tulip fields of the Netherlands burst into full bloom, adorning the European landscape with an impressive array of vibrant colours. This image, acquired by a…
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For years, Costa Rica struggled with the devastating consequences of deforestation. The natural landscape was heavily threatened, and the nation's rich biodiversity was at risk. However, over the…
In the last few days of April, a record heatwave hit Spain, with temperatures reaching the record temperature of 38.8°C at Córdoba airport. The intense heat has exacerbated an ongoing drought,…
Popocatépetl is one of the most active volcanoes of Mexico. At the end of April 2023, its volcanic activity has increased, with frequent explosions and emissions of ash and toxic gases. The National…
The way people, goods and services travel has drastically changed in the past decades. Evolving needs, advances in technology and a growing population are all factors contributing to the increase in…
According to the latest climatological bulletin of the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), in March 2023, 48% of Portugal was in drought conditions. The worst affected areas are in the…
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