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CryoSat hits land 21 December 2012
CryoSat hits land 21 December 2012 ESA’s ice mission is now giving scientists a closer look at oceans, coastal areas, inland water bodies and even land, reaching above and beyond its original objectives.
Monitoring water resources in the Mediterranean 19 December 2012
Monitoring water resources in the Mediterranean 19 December 2012 The effects of climate change, population growth and economic development in the Mediterranean are posing a threat to the water supply in the region. As part of ESA’s TIGER initiative, satellite data are supporting water management by identifying wate...
Earth at your fingertips 12 December 2012
Earth at your fingertips 12 December 2012 The wonders and glory of our planet are just a few clicks away. Download ESA’s first iBook and start discovering Earth from a new perspective.
Climate ? the hot topic in Doha 06 December 2012
Climate ? the hot topic in Doha 06 December 2012 ESA joined international delegates in Doha, Qatar, to discuss how satellite observations show our planet’s most sensitive areas reacting to climate change ? and how this information is useful to the people living there.
Coordinated access to space data more important than ever 05 December 2012
Coordinated access to space data more important than ever 05 December 2012 In May 2012, two earthquakes struck Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, claiming at least 27 lives and causing widespread damage. Through GMES, damage assessment maps derived from satellite data were promptly produced to assist emergency response activities.
Snow cover hits record lows 03 December 2012
Snow cover hits record lows 03 December 2012 Santa Claus may someday need wheels for his sleigh ? satellites show a decreasing amount of snow in the Northern Hemisphere.