File:Evia Wildfire, Greece (Copernicus).jpg
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editDescriptionEvia Wildfire, Greece (Copernicus).jpg |
English: This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 8 August 2021, shows the ongoing wildfire on the island of Evia in eastern Greece. Greece is experiencing a devastating fire season following the most intense heatwave in the last 30 years, with temperatures reaching 45°C. According to data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), carbon emissions generated by fires in Greece are the highest in 13 years. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to Evia and a total of 17 aircraft and helicopters are in action. The fire shown in this image is the object of an activation of the Rapid mapping module of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service. |
Date | Taken on 8 August 2021 |
Source | Evia Wildfire, Greece |
Author | European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery |
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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2021
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