Image of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic SeaClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 7, 2024
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Image of the day: Bora wind patterns captured over the Adriatic Sea
The captivating image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite reveals the striking effects of the bora wind over the Adriatic Sea, specifically between Croatia's Dalmatian…

Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floodsClimate
Muser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024
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Image of the day: The Albufera wetland’s fragile balance disrupted by Valencia floods
The Albufera Natural Park, a vital ecological haven near Valencia, Spain, is facing a critical challenge in the wake of severe floods that struck the…

Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, AustraliaNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
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Image of the day: Summer phytoplankton bloom off Melbourne, Australia
A satellite image captured by Copernicus Sentinel-3 on December 3, 2024, reveals a sprawling phytoplankton bloom extending over 800 kilometers off the coast of Melbourne…

Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, DenmarkNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
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Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, Denmark
This satellite image, captured on 2 October 2024 by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Gribskov, Denmark's fourth-largest forest, and the nearby Lake Esrum. Covering more…

Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, GreenlandNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024
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Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, Greenland
The new international airport in Nuuk, Greenland, marks a transformative moment for the Arctic region. Officially opened on 28 November 2024, the airport is set…

Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in BrazilNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
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Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in Brazil
Brazil, the world's leading exporter of soya and corn, endured a harrowing drought in 2024, leaving its vast agricultural sector grappling with one of the…

Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in AlaskaClimate
SourceDecember 1, 2024
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Image of the day: The Koyukuk River in Alaska
This image from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, acquired on 2 October 2024, shows part of the Koyukuk River in Alaska, USA. The area has been…

Image of the day: Record snowfall in South KoreaNews
SourceNovember 30, 2024
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Image of the day: Record snowfall in South Korea
At the end of November 2024, heavy snowfall covered large parts of South Korea for two consecutive days, blanketing large areas of the country. In…

Image of the day: Record drought in SicilyNews
SourceNovember 29, 2024
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Image of the day: Record drought in Sicily
In 2024, Sicily, Italy faced its worst drought in almost 20 years, with nearly empty reservoirs and water rationing affecting up to two million people.…

Image of the day: The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve, a recently designated Ramsar SiteNews
SourceNovember 28, 2024
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Image of the day: The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve, a recently designated Ramsar Site
The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve on Siargao Island in the Philippines was recently designated a Ramsar Site of International Importance. Spanning nearly 4,900 hectares, the…

Image of the day: Alpine resorts open for the season after recent snowfallsNews
SourceNovember 27, 2024
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Image of the day: Alpine resorts open for the season after recent snowfalls
Many ski resorts in the Alps have welcomed the new ski season thanks to heavy snowfall after the recent Arctic blast which hit Europe in…

NASA satellite data highlight the cooling effect of green spaces in urban areasNewsScience
SourceNovember 27, 2024
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NASA satellite data highlight the cooling effect of green spaces in urban areas
During a heatwave, the comfort of a shady tree is a luxury that many urban residents rely on to stay cool. But what happens when…

Image of the day: Storm Bert hits the UKNews
SourceNovember 26, 2024
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Image of the day: Storm Bert hits the UK
Parts of the United Kingdom have been affected by severe floods after Storm Bert made landfall on 22 November 2024, bringing over 100mm of rain…

Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 26, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024
Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk A large-scale study involving more than 1.2 million members of Kaiser Permanente Southern California revealed a concerning…

Image of the day: A new eruption is ongoing in IcelandNews
SourceNovember 25, 2024
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Image of the day: A new eruption is ongoing in Iceland
On 20 November 2024, the Sundhnúkur volcano near the town of Grindavík in southwestern Iceland erupted for the seventh time since December 2023. While it…

Image of the day: Estonia’s Oldest and Largest National ParkNews
SourceNovember 24, 2024
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Image of the day: Estonia’s Oldest and Largest National Park
Lahemaa, located in northern Estonia on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, is the country’s oldest and largest national park, spanning over 725…

Image of the day: Podyjí and Thayatal – Biodiversity Gems on the Czech-Austrian BorderNews
SourceNovember 23, 2024
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Image of the day: Podyjí and Thayatal – Biodiversity Gems on the Czech-Austrian Border
Many areas along the border between the Czech Republic and Austria are rich in biodiversity and protected under the EU Habitats Directive. One example is…

Image of the day: Bomb cyclone hits the west coasts of the US and CanadaNews
SourceNovember 22, 2024
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Image of the day: Bomb cyclone hits the west coasts of the US and Canada
A powerful storm struck the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and British Columbia, Canada, on 19 November 2024, leaving 290,000 buildings without power…

Image of the day: Tropical Storm Sara causes severe flooding in HondurasNews
SourceNovember 21, 2024
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Image of the day: Tropical Storm Sara causes severe flooding in Honduras
On 15 November 2024, Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in Honduras, causing extensive damage and bringing over 50 centimetres of rain to the northern region…

Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in BudapestNews
SourceNovember 20, 2024
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Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in Budapest
Budapest, Hungary’s capital and largest city, is situated along the banks of the Danube River, dividing the city into Buda and Pest. The western side,…

Image of the day: Wildfires on the East Coast, USANews
SourceNovember 19, 2024
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Image of the day: Wildfires on the East Coast, USA
In November 2024, the northeastern US was hit by numerous wildfires, intensified by drought conditions and high winds. The Jennings Creek Fire on the New…

Image of the day: Eruption of the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, IndonesiaNews
SourceNovember 18, 2024
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Image of the day: Eruption of the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, Indonesia
n 4 November 2024, the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, impacting seven villages and killing at least ten people. Officials declared a…

Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, OmanNews
SourceNovember 17, 2024
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Image of the day: The Dhofar Mountains, Oman
The Dhofar Mountains in southern Oman are home to the desert cloud forest, a unique ecosystem supporting a rich diversity of wildlife. During the monsoon…

Image of the day: Punjab, Pakistan faces record-high air pollutionNews
SourceNovember 16, 2024
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Image of the day: Punjab, Pakistan faces record-high air pollution
Severe air pollution is a common issue in South Asia in the autumn and winter, occurring when cold air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from…
