File:Madagascar affected by the worst drought in 40 years (Copernicus).jpg
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English: This image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 6 August 2021, shows the Ampanihy district in southern Madagascar. According to the United Nation’s World Food Programme, southern Madagascar is going through the highest internationally recognised level of food insecurity as a consequence of the worst drought in 40 years. This condition, which experts consider to be a manifestation of climate change, caused severe damages to agricultural production during the main harvest period of May-June 2021, with losses of up to 60 percent in the Grand Sud region. The most affected area is the Ampanihy district, the area depicted in the image. With a revisit time of five days on average at the equator, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites provide free and open data that can be used to monitor droughts and their impact on ecosystems. |
Date | Taken on 6 August 2021 |
Source | Madagascar affected by the worst drought in 40 years |
Author | European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery |
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editThis image contains data from a satellite in the Copernicus Programme, such as Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 or Sentinel-3. Attribution is required when using this image.
Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2021
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Access to GMES dedicated data [...] shall be given for the purpose of the following use in so far as it is lawful:
GMES dedicated data [...] may be used worldwide without limitations in time.
GMES dedicated data and GMES service information are provided to users without any express or implied warranty, including as regards quality and suitability for any purpose. |
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