#Portugal
is experiencing multiple
#wildfires
right now, causing huge plumes of smoke visible from
#space
.
Emergency services are battling the fires to try and get them under control.
#MTGI1
captured the fires and resulting smoke between 06:00 - 00:00 UTC yesterday. 🔥🛰️
@ipma_pt
As we close up the 16th Africa User Forum we'd like to say a big thank you to
@METEO_BENIN
for hosting us, and to all attendees for their participation & contributions at this engaging week-long event!
We look forward to the ongoing collaboration between
@eumetsat
& Africa! 🌍🛰️
NWCSAF 🛰️ participated this week at RAIDEG meeting and the 16th EUMETSAT Forum for African users in Cotonú, Benin. It's been an honor to be present there witnessing the collaboration in between the Africa Meteorological Communities. Thanks to all our friends for welcoming us!🌍
🎙️ Meet our panelists for the Early Career Scientists Initiative lunchtime event! Julia Figa (
@eumetsat
), Joakim Kugelberg (
@OHB_SE
), and Kate Duffy () will explore careers in meteorology. Don’t miss out! 📷 Tues 1 Oct at 12:45-13:45 CEST
In late August 2024, northeastern Nigeria was struck by intense rainfall, leading to severe flooding.
Flooded areas near Maiduguri and Yar Dole are visible in this image acquired by one of our
#Sentinel2
satellites on 12 September 2024.
Read more:
🌍🌐 📢 Last call to register for the 3rd Destination Earth User eXchange in Darmstadt on 15-16 October! Registration for on-site participation closes 30 September. Read more about this exciting opportunity to meet the actors involved in the initiative ➡️
Honored to see brilliant women at the 16th
@EUMETSAT
User Forum in Africa!
🌍 While a great step, there's room to improve gender balance. Let's aim for even more diversity at the next forum in 2 years! 💪
#WomenInSTEM
#DiversityMatters
#16UFA
#17UFA
A first at the 16th
@eumetsat
User Forum in Africa.
Demonstration of the new
#MTG
data on Eumetview.
This is soon how all African countries can visualize MTG, while
@AucClimsa
deploy all new PUMA stations.
MTG image colors match the
#Benin
flag!
Attendees at the Africa User Forum yesterday had the opportunity to visit the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GIDZ) for a technical tour, and Ouidah - a valuable experience to discover the technical & cultural richness of
#Benin
!
Today: a special session on hydrology. 🌊🛰️
New multi-agency
#UnitedinScience
report:
The science is clear. We are far off track from achieving vital climate goals.
But there is hope. New technologies and innovation are potential game-changers.
Calling all
#graduates
&
#EarlyCareer
scientists! 🎓
Join Tuesday 1 October's Early Career Scientists Initiative lunch event!
The expert panel will cover skills, development, and careers in Earth Observation.
#EMSC2024
Can't attend? Stream it at:
As severe flooding continues to affect Central and Eastern Europe, our
#MappingTeam
has been activated once again in relation to the
#floods
🌊 in
#Germany
🇩🇪
The Team has been tasked to monitor its consequences in
#Dresden
(
#EMSR761
)
Updates soon at👇