Our future depends on the health of the atmosphere. 🩺 The #Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission on board Metop-SGA1 will transform how we monitor the ozone hole, nitrogen dioxide, & wildfire smoke, delivering daily global insights. EUMETSAT’s Dominika Leskow-Czyżewska explains here: bit.ly/4rretod

For #InternationalWomensDay (8 Mar), we asked our staff & contractors to share 1 word - in their own language - that reflects their experience of working at EUMETSAT. Join us in celebrating 4️⃣0️⃣ years of women powering EUMETSAT, and to everybody who has contributed to our growth over the decades. 🥳

Huge #Saharandust transport over #Europe. The #Copernicus #Sentinel5p aerosol index map on March 5th shows the dust cloud reaching #England, heading to Northern Europe, confirming the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social CAMS forecast. #airquality

New short course: Intro to fire products - Part 2 Intermediate Users 🛰️ 🗓️ 31 Mar 🕜 14:00 - 16:00 CET 📍 Online Explore how EUMETSAT's satellite-based tools respond to the current scientific needs for fire detection & visualisation. Learn more/register at: trainingevents.eumetsat.int/trui/events/...

🌊Register today for the Ocean Surface Topography Science Team meeting: 'continued, enhanced altimetry and climate monitoring from space'. 📅22-26 June 2026 📍RheinMain Congress Centre, Wiesbaden, Germany. Abstract submission deadline: 21 February 2026 Details: www.eventsforce.net/eumetsat/fro...

Meteosat-12 captured a large dust plume visible over the Bay of Biscay and western Mediterranean this afternoon at 13:10 UTC. 🛰️ The dust is forecast to move west towards Italy and north towards the UK, we will keep an eye out from space. 👀

Warming atmosphere supercharging India’s monsoons. 🌧️ A 20-year satellite study led by EUMETSAT’s Dr Viju John shows deep convective clouds over India are increasing in altitude/number. As temps rise, extreme rainfall will become more common as warmer air holds more moisture. Visit: bit.ly/4778vSe

Cet épisode d'export de poussières désertiques est propice au suivi depuis l'orbite géostationnaire. Que ce soit en True Colour ou en composition RGB Dust, les particules sont bien identifiables ! @eumetsat.int #saharandust #dust

Image of the Week: Amazon Basin 🦋🦜🐍 This World Wildlife Day, we celebrate the Amazon Basin - one of Earth’s most vital biodiversity hotspots. Captured by #Copernicus Sentinel-3, we see the Rio Negro & Solimões River meet near Manaus before merging into the Amazon River. Learn more: bit.ly/3OMNPbU

#CopernicusAtmosphere dust aerosol optical depth forecast shows a massive #SaharanDust plume crossing NW Africa, W Mediterranean + parts of Europe over the first few days of March. View the latest charts at atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int

On #InternationalPolarBearDay, we're highhlighting Hudson Bay, northern Ontario. Each winter, this sea ice is vital hunting ground for polar bears in & around Polar Bear Provincial Park. 🐻‍❄️ In a warming Arctic, ice forms later & melts earlier. @osi-saf.eumetsat.int tracks these changes. 📷 Sentinel-3

Our latest preparation to assimilate #IRS radiances for atmospheric composition (ozone and CO) in #MOCAGE has been published in QJRMS @rmets.org. Results are stunning! 1/2 #CNRM @meteofrance.com @cnrs-insu.bsky.social @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @eumetsat.int doi.org/10.1002/qj.7...

Solar wing in action! Here’s MetOp‑SG‑B1’s four-panel solar wing unfolding during a test by @airbus.com for @eumetsat.int. Why just one wing? In its sun‑synchronous orbit, one side stays sunlit almost all the time: perfect for a single, large solar array that gives the satellite its asymmetric look.

In 2025 a toxic algal bloom hit southern California. 🛰️ data showed strong, cold upwelling bringing nutrient-rich water to the surface - fuelling the bloom. Tracking ocean colour & temp from space helps detect potential bloom risk & understand climate impacts on marine ecosystems: bit.ly/4b7Q5mG

L'export d'aérosols désertiques de ce matin du 24 février, depuis le Sahara sur l'Atlantique, est bien visible sur les images TrueColour @eumetsat.int de #FCI 🤩

Cyclone Horacio, captured on 23 February by Meteosat-12, is our image of the week. Currently positioned far to the east of #Madagascar, the cyclone is forecast to move south and gradually weaken. Find out more about the image at our website: www.eumetsat.int/image-week-c...

New short course: Introduction to fire products - Part 1 🗓️ 10 March 🕜 14:00 - 15:30 CET 📍 Online The course will help you explore how EUMETSAT's satellite-based tools respond to the current scientific needs for fire detection & visualisation. Visit: trainingevents.eumetsat.int/trui/events/...

There ís a lot of Dust from Sahara over the Atlantic between northern Africa an the north of South America Seen by 🛰Meteosat12 today Footage: @eumetsat.int

The impact of sea breezes on mountains can be seen in this Met-12 Cloud Type RGB loop over the Al Hijaz Mountains in Saudi Arabia (19 Feb, 06:20-12:20UTC), via Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Abdul Salam (Oman Meteorology). The sea breezes come off the Red Sea & the moisture moves up the mountains.

☀️🌘 On 17 February, we captured an incredible solar eclipse from Meteosat‑12’s FCI and LI instruments! Watch the Moon’s shadow sweep across the southern hemisphere and Indian Ocean, even passing over Tropical Cyclone Gezani west of Madagascar.

We’re hiring! 🛰️ Open roles include HR Coordinator, Lead Project Controller, Remote Sensing Scientist and more. We’re also recruiting for our Early Career Employment Programme (ECEP): Junior Ground Stations System, Data Storage & Data Processing Engineers. Apply 🚀 www.eumetsat.int/work-us/vaca...

Today we celebrate the birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus - the mathematician & astronomer who transformed how we understand the universe. 🌍 🥳 His legacy lives on in Copernicus, the EO component of the EU's Space Programme. We operate several Sentinel satellites. Learn more here: bit.ly/40jSLYe

🛰 Meteosat captured today a lot of #Dust from Sahara over the Atlantic. This Timelapse started at 07:10UTC ended 18:20UTC with 📸 every 10Min. Footage: @eumetsat.int

Meteosat-12 captured this large Saharan dust plume moving west across the Atlantic on 17 Feb. 💨 Dust can travel thousands of km - reducing air quality and disrupting flights over land, but fertilising ocean phytoplankton that support marine food webs. Learn more at our website: bit.ly/4c247av

Did you know there's a dust outbreak seen in satellite imagery, that we call a Spanish fan or dancer, as seen in this dust image from 15 Feb, via Jochen Kerkmann. See also previous cases: user.eumetsat.int/resources/ca..., user.eumetsat.int/resources/ca... & user.eumetsat.int/resources/ca...

EUMETSAT would like to wish a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year to all of our followers and partners who are celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse since yesterday! 🐎 🏮

The shadow of the Moon from annular solar eclipse from @eumetsat.int view.eumetsat.int/productviewe...

If you want to find what #Copernicus Sentinel-3 data is available, how to access it and how to use it, including user guides and case studies, see the Sentinel-3 area of the EUMETSAT User Portal user.eumetsat.int/data/satelli...

Today we’re celebrating 52,600 orbits of Earth by the Sentinel‑3A satellite, together with @euspa.bsky.social and @eumetsat.int For ten years, it has been delivering data on oceans, land, ice and atmosphere. The constellation will grow with the launch of Sentinel‑3C in late 2026🚀

🎉 10 years of Sentinel-3 today! Since 2016, EUMETSAT has been operating Sentinel-3 on behalf of @ec.europa.eu in cooperation with @esa.int, monitoring oceans, land, ice, & atmosphere from space with Sentinel-3A and -3B. Sentinel-3C will follow this year! Learn more: www.eumetsat.int/sentinel-3

🔴 ⚠️ 🌀 ⛈️ 🛰️ After brining rains, winds over 100km/h and snow in #Spain, #BorrascaOriana has reached #Italy causing #floods,and strong winds on the coasts already slammed by #Harry⬇️ Latest 30hrs of Meteosat-12, also with #saharanDust now towards #Greece. Data via #EumetView

Love is in the air... quite literally! 💕 We scanned the skies for a hint of romance, and weren't disappointed! Can you spot the heart-shaped clouds? 🤍🧐 1) Near Quebec 2) Near Tasmania 3) Near the Galápagos Islands 4) Near Sicily 📷 Copernicus Sentinel-3 #Valentines

Ships are the biggest source of human-made sulphur dioxide emissions over our oceans. What happens when ship fumes meet ocean clouds? researchers used @esa.int EarthCARE data to find out: earth.esa.int/eogateway/su... 📸 ESA EarthCARE 📸 Rob Roebeling, @eumetsat.int

Cyclone #Gezani is our image of the week, captured on 10 Feb by Meteosat-12. The cyclone formed in the Indian Ocean and made landfall on Madagascar’s east coast, bringing strong winds & causing extensive damage. It is the 2nd cyclone to impact Madagascar in 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/46L0KB8

🚨 Closing soon! Use this weekend to submit your abstract for this year's EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference in Darmstadt, Germany - deadline Sunday 15 February! More information on #EMSC2026 and submissions here: www.eumetsat.int/eumetsat-met...

#ERA5 data show January 2026 was wetter than average across much of west/south/east #Europe. Heavy rainfall caused flooding and major disruption in #Spain and #Portugal because of the cyclones, #Italy, west. Balkans & #Ireland. The map highlights the monthly anomaly. #Copernicus

Stunning von Kármán vortices captured over the ocean, south of the #CanaryIslands on 09 Feb by Copernicus Sentinel-3’s OLCI instrument. 🌀 Take a look yourself via EUMETView: bit.ly/3Zxps4d

On 9 Feb, Meteosat-9 marked 20 years in orbit! 🛰️ Since 2005, it has delivered vital weather & climate data - from full-disc imagery over Europe & Africa to rapid 5-min severe weather scans, & now coverage over the Indian Ocean. A true longevity champion. Learn more at our website: bit.ly/4qxtiFE

Tracking air quality from space helps tackle pollution & climate change 🛰️ @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social uses data from EUMETSAT-operated satellites to monitor and forecast air quality, with Copernicus Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 set to enhance these capabilities. Learn more: bit.ly/4qqSkpC

See Earth’s atmosphere in a whole new way 🌍 This MTG-S1 Infrared Sounder visualisation reveals hidden clouds, dust and early storm signals - helping scientists better understand what’s happening above us. For more information and imagery, visit: www.eumetsat.int/features/see...

🔴⚠️⛈🌀After #BorrascaLeonardo ,Spain & Portugal are affected by #borrascaMarta in these hours, with heavy #rains and winds at more than 90km/h. Floods,evacuations and emergencies again in #Andalucía,such as for Cadiz. Widespread snow such as in avila.#climateemergency ⬇️latest 24hrs seen by METEOSAT-12

Tropical Cyclone #Fytia crossed #Madagascar earlier this week, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the island. Thousands of people have been affected by flooding and widespread damage. The storm was captured here by our Meteosat-12 satellite on 02 February.

🚨 Deadline 15 February! Last few days to submit your abstract for this year's EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference in Darmstadt, Germany. More information on #EMSC2026 and submissions here: www.eumetsat.int/eumetsat-met...

📢A reminder that Applications for 2026 @eumetsat.int Supporting Marine Applications course close tomorrow! Gain hands-on experience accessing/using marine satellite data & co-develop a mini-project idea with us. Collab with @osi-saf.eumetsat.int & DGFI-TUM, see tinyurl.com/EUM-SMA-2026

This week’s image of the week features the Okavango Delta, captured by Meteosat-12 on 31 Jan to mark this week's #WorldWetlandsDay. This unique inland wetland in northwest Botswana supports rich ecosystems, local communities and remarkable biodiversity. Learn more at: bit.ly/3LPYwcQ

In Jul 2025 scientists met in Venice for hands-on training in ocean colour measurement, a key tool to monitor ocean health from space. EUMETSAT's Dr Juan Ignasio Gossn shares his experience of the event in our latest article, highlighting how science thrives when knowledge is shared: bit.ly/4ti8xAd

🌋 Volcanic eruption tracking! 🛰️ 1 week ago we unveiled the 1st images from the IRS on MTG-S1, including this animation of Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption. It shows surface temperature changes and a developing ash plume. This data will be key for aviation safety. More info here: bit.ly/3ZfdrjG

#Mozambique is facing its worst #floods in decades. Nearly 700,000 people have been affected, over 100 are dead and many remain missing. Homes and critical infrastructure have been destroyed. The video shows #Copernicus #Sentinel2 before and after the #flood. #climateemergency

🌍🌐 We’re pleased to announce that ECMWF signed an agreement with the European Commission for the third phase of DestinE, the EU’s flagship initiative to build highly accurate digital twins of the Earth. Read more ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...

🆕: The EUMETSAT Council has approved our continued involvement in #DestinE, boosting the Data Lake component as Phase Three of the EU’s digital twin initiative begins. 👏 The next phase will strengthen data access and AI-ready services for Europe’s scientific and institutional users: bit.ly/3ZcGULg