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Blue ice in Antarctica: a phenomenon recorded from space by NASA that warns about climate change
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (304+ words) The Landsat 9 satellite from NASA captured surprising images on January 6, 2026, in Queen Maud Land, where part of the ice near the Schirmacher Oasis acquired an intense blue hue. This phenomenon, which today occupies around 1% of the Antarctic surface, could intensify…...
Colombia to develop its first environmental satellite: risk management and data sovereignty from space
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (233+ words) Colombia will begin in 2026 the design of its first environmental satellite, a tool that promises to transform the way natural resources are managed and climatic and ecological risks are monitored. The project is led by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of…...
The Arctic reached a historic low after the loss of sea ice, a consequence of advancing climate change
2+ week, 2+ day ago (353+ words) The Arctic sea ice is going through one of its most critical moments. The frozen surface has reached historical minimum levels. Furthermore, this phenomenon is directly linked to the increase in global temperatures. Consequently, the polar region is warming faster....
A new eruption of the Kilauea volcano triggers ash alert in Hawaii and forces closure of areas in the volcanic park
4+ week, 2+ day ago (525+ words) A new eruption of the Kilauea Volcano triggered an ashfall warning in various communities on the island of Hawaii. The episode occurred during the early morning and generated ash columns that rose more than 7, 600 meters high. Due to the intensity…...
Glacial melting contributes 90% less useful iron: this situation debunks the myth of ocean fertilization
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (313+ words) For years, some scientists argued that glacial melting could have a beneficial effect: releasing iron trapped in the ice into the ocean, fertilizing microscopic algae capable of absorbing carbon dioxide and contributing to mitigating climate change. A study led by…...
Spain and Portugal Launch the Atlantic Constellation: Satellites to Monitor Disasters in Real Time
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (256+ words) Spain and Portugal have joined forces to create the Atlantic Constellation, a set of 16 small satellites (eight per country) that will orbit less than 700 km from Earth. Their main mission will be to monitor natural disasters in real-time, such as…...
Unexpected ice ridges in the Baltic: a rare phenomenon that reveals clues about extreme climate
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) An extremely unusual phenomenon surprised residents and scientists on the coast of the Baltic Sea: the formation of "ice ridges" or "hummocks", accumulations of plates pushed towards the shore by wind and tides. This event was observed on beaches of…...
According to an unexpected satellite finding, the Earth does not have four equal seasons and redefines the new map of the world
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) A study published in Nature reveals that Earth does not operate with four equal and synchronized seasons. After analyzing 20 years of satellite data, researchers discovered that the planet is divided into thousands of "local clocks, many of them out of…...
What's beneath Antarctica's ice? A high-resolution satellite map reveals hidden mountains, valleys, and hills
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) For the first time, a high-resolution map shows in detail what lies beneath the ice sheet of Antarctica: mountains, mountain ranges, canyons, and thousands of hills. This advancement allows for improved forecasts about sea level and a better understanding of…...
Red algae in Antarctica: a study-based map reveals their expansion and the impact on ice melting
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (319+ words) A study led by the Institute of Marine Sciences of Andalusia (Icman-CSIC), together with the University of C'diz and the University of the Basque Country, revealed that the extent of red algae in Antarctica is much greater than previously thought....