Satellites Reveal Hidden Dam Operations — Impetus for Transboundary Water Management
A new study shows that inflows and releases from large dams can be reliably reconstructed using satellite data alone. The method fills data gaps in …
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Upper Assam 2026: Repeated Flooding — Greatest Damage from Exposure and Structural Weaknesses, Climate Signal Unclear
Between late June and early August 2026, repeated heavy rainfall in Upper Assam and parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh triggered flash floods and widespread …
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Satellites reveal how tides and seasons shape Roebuck Bay
New imagery from Western Australia reveals how tides and the monsoon sculpt the crescent-shaped Roebuck Bay near Broome. Patterns of mudflats, mangroves and turbid plumes …
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Tides Shape the Elbe Estuary: Satellites Reveal Mudflats, Currents and the Navigation Channel
A satellite image of the Elbe estuary reveals a mosaic of mudflats, sediment plumes and a deepened navigation channel. It shows how tides, river flow …
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Summer Fires in Spain and France: Heat, Drought and the Role of Satellites
Spain and France experienced widespread forest and vegetation fires in 2026. Persistent heatwaves and extreme drought fueled the situation, while satellites supplied crucial situational awareness …
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Lightning Storms Ignite Numerous Wildfires — Thick Smoke Hangs Over Oregon
NASA satellites show dense smoke plumes from fire zones in central and eastern Oregon. Fires, started by lightning in parched landscapes, are degrading air quality …
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Pink droppings reveal Adélie penguins‘ diet – satellites show ecological trends
The coloration of Adélie penguin guano correlates with their prey. Analyzed from space, it provides clues about krill availability and how sea-ice changes affect the …
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FAO and IPCC convene in Rome to discuss climate risks and solutions for agriculture and food systems
In Rome, experts at an FAO- and IPCC-hosted meeting are debating how agriculture and food systems can become more resilient to growing climate risks while …
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Europe in Summer 2026: Drought and Heat Intensify Water Stress
Spring and early summer 2026 were too dry and too hot across much of Europe. Soils and rivers are losing water, and agriculture, energy supplies …
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Flash floods: Why forecasting is so difficult — and what improves protection
Flash floods can develop within minutes. Better observations, more precise models and clear risk communication can extend warning lead times and protect people.
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Olympic Mountains: Snow, Valleys, and a Changing Water Cycle
A satellite image of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington shows snow-covered peaks and deeply incised valleys. It reveals how snow, glaciers and precipitation shape the …
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ESA and Poland to set up centre for civil security in Warsaw
The European Space Agency and Poland are establishing a centre for civil security and resilience in Warsaw. It will network Europe’s capabilities in disaster preparedness, …
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Climate change and urban growth amplify flood risk along the Gulf of Guinea coast
Between 20 and 22 June, extreme rainfall in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Nigeria caused severe flooding. According to World Weather Attribution, global warming increases …
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ESA Satellite Images Reveal Climate and Environmental Changes in July 2026
The European Space Agency ESA releases satellite images from July 6 to 10, 2026, clearly documenting the impacts of climate change and weather-related events worldwide.
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ESA Satellite Images Reveal Climate Impacts from Space in July 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has documented recent climate and environmental changes with satellite images from July 13 to 17, 2026. The series highlights global …
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