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Image of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of Cameroon
Satellite Image: Cameroon Floods
Image of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of CameroonNews

Image of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of Cameroon

Since July 2024, heavy rainfall and rising water levels in major rivers, including the Chari River, have caused severe flooding in the Far North region…
SourceSourceOctober 30, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Sustainable urban mobility in Vienna, Austria
Satellite Image: Vienna, Austria
Image of the day: Sustainable urban mobility in Vienna, AustriaNews

Image of the day: Sustainable urban mobility in Vienna, Austria

Austria, EU - This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 21 October 2024 shows Vienna, Austria, which has been voted the most livable city in the…
SourceSourceOctober 29, 2024 Full article
Image of the day: Coastal erosion in Ireland
Satellite Image: Ireland Coast
Image of the day: Coastal erosion in IrelandClimateNews

Image of the day: Coastal erosion in Ireland

Ireland, EU - Along the coast of Ballyheally, Ireland, sea levels have risen 20 centimetres since the 19th century. Higher levels have led to storm…
SourceSourceOctober 28, 2024 Full article
How satellite images help to protect forests
Image: collage of photographies
How satellite images help to protect forestsClimateNews

How satellite images help to protect forests

Earth seen from space: ETH spin-off askEarth facilitates access to satellite images for environmental and climate monitoring. It supports businesses in combatting deforestation. Hundreds of…
SourceSourceJuly 19, 2024 Full article
Weather satellite passes bake and shake tests with flying colours
Weather satellite passes bake and shake tests with flying coloursClimateNews

Weather satellite passes bake and shake tests with flying colours

By European Space Agency (ESA) As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the need for accurate and timely forecasting has never been…
SourceSourceJuly 15, 2024 Full article
Drones validate walrus counts in satellite images from space
Image walrus on the sea shore (s. Arctic)
Drones validate walrus counts in satellite images from spaceScience

Drones validate walrus counts in satellite images from space

In the first successful attempt to calibrate walrus counts from satellite imagery, scientists used drones to validate animal counts in Svalbard, Norway. This International Day…
SourceSourceMay 23, 2024 Full article