Copernicus EU

The Rhône River in southern France 🇫🇷 supports ecosystems and agriculture. Near Avignon, it flows by vineyards 🍇 in the Côtes du Rhône region. 🛰️ Captured by Copernicus Sentinel-2 (19 March 2026) 🔗copernicus.eu/en/media/image…

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From snow-covered Oslo to volcanic Iceland, Copernicus Sentinel-2 captures the striking contrasts of Nordic landscapes ❄️🌋 Today, the EU signed an agreement with Norway & Iceland to join GOVSATCOM and IRIS² strengthening cooperation in secure connectivity 🛰️🛡️ #EUSpace

Læsø 🇩🇰a low-lying island in the Kattegat Strait is a Natura 2000 site with salt marshes, dunes & sandbanks supporting rich bird & marine life. 🖇️copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #ImageOfTheDay

🛰️The EU-funded SUNSHINE project has begun its first Simulation Exercise, bringing together Copernicus, Galileo, SSA, GOVSATCOM and IRIS² to support civil protection authorities and strengthen emergency response through space based services. #EUSpace 🔗defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-emerg…

💧 22 March is World Water Day 🌍 #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 captures Lake Vättern 🇸🇪 - one of northern Europe’s key freshwater sources, known for its crystal-clear water. 🛰️ data track water quality, land use & environmental pressures. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #ImageOfTheDay

❄️ 21 March = World Day for Glaciers 🌍 🛰️ #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 captures the Tasman Glacier 🇳🇿 in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park - from bright ice to turquoise meltwater lakes. Vital data to track glacier retreat & water systems. 🔗 copernicus.eu/en/media/image… #ImageOfTheDay

🌀 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