COPERNICUS USES IMAGES FROM PAZ SATELLITE TO MONITOR THE CUMBRE VIEJA VOLCANO

Makes maps of the activity of the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma (Spain)

Since September 11, 2021, a large seismic activity was taking place in the southern part of the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma (Cumbre Vieja region). The volcano was under strict surveillance after more than 22,000 tremors were reported in a week. The increasing frequency, magnitude, and shallowness of these movements were indicative of a pending volcanic eruption; which took place on September 19, prompting the evacuation of people in the vicinity.

Recently, Copernicus has published maps of the area, using Hisdesat’s PAZ satellite images: https://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/system/files/components/EMSR546_AOI01_GRA_MONIT26_r1_RTP02_v1.jpg

Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth Observation Program, which looks at our planet and its environment for the maximum benefit of all European citizens. It offers information services based on satellite Earth observation data and in situ (non-space) data.

The European Commission coordinates and manages the program, in whose execution the Member States, the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (Eumetsat), the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, the agencies of the EU and the Mercator Océan company.

Massive amounts of global data from satellites, including our Earth Observation satellite, PAZ, and land, air, and maritime measurement systems are used to provide information to assist service providers, public administrations and other international organizations. to improve the quality of life of European citizens. The information services provided are free and open access for its users.

https://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR546