Copernicus EU

🌀 Tropical Cyclone Narelle formed on 16 March off Queensland 🇦🇺, rapidly intensifying to Category 5 by 19 March - the first to impact Cape York Peninsula since 1899. 🛰️ #CopernicusEU Sentinel-3 captured it nearing the coast. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #ImageOfTheDay

🚤 Monitoring lake water quality is key for environmental management. 🛰️ #CopernicusEU LWQP provides 10-day, 100 m resolution data on turbidity, trophic state & more. This visual shows Lake Balaton 🇭🇺 from 21 Feb–1 Mar. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #ImageOfTheDay

🔥 The “Yellow Fire” in NW Texas 🇺🇲 was one of the 1st major US wildfires of 2026, burning over 5,000 ha. 🛰 Sentinel-2 imagery (15 Mar) shows the burn scar. #CopernicusEU data support wildfire monitoring & risk planning. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #ImageOfTheDay

🚀 Science is Wonderful! in Brussels celebrates EU-funded research 🌌 🛰️ We bring #EUSpace to life with: Ariane 6 model, Sentinel-3 mock-up, interactive games & a space claw machine 🎮🛸 We showcase how space tech drives science, innovation & EO! 🔗 link.europa.eu/kYRvDT

🌋 Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is erupting again on Réunion Island 🇷🇪 🛰️ New #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 #ImageOfTheDay (16 March) shows lava flowing 7 km to the ocean -cutting a major coastal road. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

⚠️ Where is economic value concentrated in a city - and what’s at risk during disasters? 🛰️ A new asset map from the @CopernicusEMS shows economic value across Munich, supporting risk assessment and recovery planning. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #CopernicusEU #ImageOfTheDay

🌋 Home Reef in Tonga has been erupting intermittently since 2022. 🛰️ #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 data show the island growing from ~3 to 26 hectares - nearly 9× larger. Satellites track rapid volcanic changes, supporting hazard monitoring & safety. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

🐟 Aquaculture thrives along the coast of Quảng Ninh Province 🇻🇳 🛰️ This #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 #ImageOfTheDay shows dense floating fish farms near Phong Cốc, visible as light linear patterns across the bay. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

🤖 AI is transforming how EO support environmental monitoring, climate research, and disaster risk reduction. This week's workshop explored the reshaping of #CopernicusEU & Destination Earth. 🔗Read more: copernicus.eu/en/news/news/o…

🌊 Major flooding hit Bundaberg 🇦🇺 on 10 Mar, forcing evacuations, cutting power to 2,000+ homes and closing key bridges. 🛰️ Data from @CopernicusEMS map flooded areas in blue, supporting response. #ImageOfTheDay #CopernicusEU 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

🇸🇪 Stockholm sits between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, surrounded by forests and islands. 🛰️ This #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 #ImageOfTheDay (8 Mar) captures winter turning to spring - as melting sea ice forming a mosaic of blues. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

🌍🌡️ The latest Climate Bulletin from Copernicus Climate Change Service shows Feb 2026 was the 5th-warmest February globally, with average surface air temperature 1.49 °C above pre-industrial levels. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #CopernicusEU #ImageOfTheDay

At the @defis_eu AI and Earth Observation workshop in Brussels this week, @MercatorOcean outlined how Copernicus Marine data is at the foundation of the #EUDigitalTwinOcean @edito_dto, enabling AI-based forecasting tools that are already supporting decision-making from Arctic waters to the Mediterranean. Target: operational by 2030. Read more: events.marine.copernicus.eu/artificial-int… #CopernicusMarine #EUDigitalTwinOcean #ArtificialIntelligence #OceanData #OceanEye #EUOceanPact

La Loire des Confluences 🇫🇷 was designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. 🛰️ This #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 #ImageOfTheDay shows the river corridor between Angers & Tours, where the Loire & several tributaries meet. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

🌍 AI is transforming how we use Earth observation. At our workshop with @defis_eu & @EU_HaDEA, experts explored how AI, big data, HPC & digital twins can unlock the full potential of #CopernicusEU and more. 🎥 Watch our video and learn more! 👇

🌧️ Heavy rain on 3 March caused flooding along the Babahoyo River near Guayaquil 🇪🇨, affecting roads and neighbourhoods. 🛰️ This #CopernicusEU Sentinel-1 #ImageOfTheDay maps flooded areas in 🔴, helping to assess impacts & coordinate response. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

🌊 When sunlight returns after the austral night, phytoplankton blooms spread across Antarctic seas. 🛰️ This view near Antarctica (2 Mar) shows green-tinted waters flowing between sea-ice fragments. #CopernicusEU tracks these vital polar ecosystems. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

On Women’s Day, we recognise the women shaping Europe’s space future. Across #EUSpace - engineering, research, operations, policy & industry - women advance innovation and deliver services that benefit people. A strong space sector drives diversity, equal opportunities & rights.

⛰️ Torres del Paine NP in Chile 🇨🇱 is known for granite peaks, turquoise lakes and vast ice fields. 🛰️ This #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 #ImageaofTheDay shows Grey Glacier - helping scientists monitor glacier change and fragile mountain ecosystems. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

🏛️Cultural heritage sites around the world are facing growing environmental & human pressures. 🛰️#CopernicusEU EO data support monitoring, risk assessment, and evidence-based management to help safeguard these sites. Read more in this week’s Observer 👉 copernicus.eu/en/news/news/o…