Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Alaska’s Columbia Glacier, one of the fastest changing glaciers in the world. Different satellite instruments now can gather...

Record-breaking Arctic cold weather has swept through much of the United States in the last few weeks. The eastern part of the country was particularly affected with thick...

This review focuses on three areas in particular, well covered by observations, which experienced much warmer-than-average conditions in the first half of 2022.

ESA recently joined the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology to share European plans and expertise on measuring carbon dioxide and methane from space.

Data and images from satellites aid first responders and recovery agencies in assessing the damage and help researchers understand the nature of these unusually powerful storms.

High temperatures and severe drought during recent weeks may be contributing to a higher number of intense fires. Observations and forecasts from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service...