We can't get enough of these first images from #MTGI1! Below: beautiful cloud features over the Greek Islands created by wind, the so-called "von Karman" vortices – also created by wind – downstream of the Canary Islands & cumulus ☁️ fields over the Libyan coast. The snow on 1/2
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Analysis of large-scale extent, intensity & emissions of #wildfires in British Columbia, Alberta & Saskatchewan🇨🇦 during the first 15 days of May (2023 vs. 2003-2022) with #CopernicusAtmosphere GFAS data, based on NASA MODIS🛰️ obs ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/datas #wildfire2023 #IIFF
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Long-range transport of smoke from #AlbertaWildfires across the N America/Atlantic, & more #SaharanDust over the Mediterranean, with high aerosol optical depth values in the @CopernicusECMWF Atmosphere Monitoring Service @ECMWF forecast from 16 May 00 UTC atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/package
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Long-range transport of smoke from #AlbertaWildfires across the N America/Atlantic, & more #SaharanDust over the Mediterranean, with high aerosol optical depth values in the Atmosphere Monitoring Service forecast from 16 May 00 UTC atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/package
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📢 Less than a month left for young scientists to apply for a 'Young Scientist Conference Award (YSCA)' offered by to attend our Annual Seminar 2023. Find out more ➡️ emetsoc.org/awards/award-c
Annual Seminar #AS2023 information: events.ecmwf.int/e/AS2023
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Some big changes to extended-range forecasts are included in June’s upgrade of our Integrated Forecasting System #IFS48r1, leading to improvements in forecast performance.
You can find a summary here ➡️ ecmwf.int/en/about/media
#newfcsystem
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Just one week to go until the #Aeolus science conference 2023!
We're really looking forward to it, and you can follow us here for updates all of next week.
For the detailed programme, check the link below:
🏺aeolus2023.org/detailed-agenda
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🔊 Don't miss 's 1st #EO data viz workshop tomorrow.
Learn from expert how to use #CopernicusAtmosphere & #CopernicusClimate data for compelling #storytelling 🛰️
Sign up now 👉 bit.ly/EO_Dataviz_Wor
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Do you need support from experts when preparing your weather and climate code for modern HPC? Then apply for help via services! The team has a great record of successful support for projects in the past.
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Would you like to know more about parametrization of subgrid #PhysicalProcesses? Apply for our training course taking place in Reading, UK, from 20 to 24 November.
Details and application form ➡️ events.ecmwf.int/event/332/
Application deadline: 31 May
#ECLearn
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Last year, one third of Europe was affected by #drought.
These long periods without rainfall cause water shortages and severely impact:
🌱Agriculture
⚡️Energy production
🦋Wildlife
🚱Human health
Read more in the new #ESOTC report : climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2022/pre
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Over the next 4⃣ months, and I will be working on climate 🌏 vis 📊 as part of . The first meeting is done and we are now ready to do some actual work. Stay tuned for more info❗️
PS: is over, but collaborations are still on😃
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It has been an honour and a privilege to chair the panel performing KNMI scientific review this week. We enjoyed the openness of the discussions and really appreciated the quality of the science and outputs delivered by this great institute.
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Exciting #hydrology jobs please help us share
1️⃣Hydrological evaluation jobs.ecmwf.int/displayjob.asp
2️⃣Associate hydro-meteorological forecast jobs.ecmwf.int/displayjob.asp
3️⃣Associate data analyst jobs.ecmwf.int/displayjob.asp
4️⃣Associate large-scale hydro modeller jobs.ecmwf.int/displayjob.asp
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❓ Still wondering what #WEkEO is all about ❓
Check out this video and discover more about our platform's capabilities and use cases ⬇️
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Join us on 16 May for the first workshop in ’s #EO data visualisation series.
➡️Our expert will be sharing his experience of using #CopernicusAtmosphere and #CopernicusClimate 🛰️data for #storytelling.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/EO_Dataviz_Wor
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This beautiful #MTGI1 image shows so-called "von Kármán vortices" over the #CanaryIslands
The vortex 'street' is created by air flow over obstacles, in this case, the Canary Islands, when a cloud layer is present at a certain altitude.
More visuals here: bit.ly/3p8UeBh
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Learn more about total column water vapor and its role in #climatechange. Don't miss the upcoming #C3S webinar on May 19th at 16:00 CEST.
Hear from top experts & gain valuable insights on how to effectively use critical climate data.
Register now ☞ climate.copernicus.eu/climate-situ-d
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Reminder: 10 days to go to prepare a nomination for the EMS #mediaawards - we would like to highlight examples of good practice in #outreach & communication of #meteorology, water, #climate topics.
⏰ Deadline: 21 May 2023
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#emsawards #ems23
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Significant #SaharanDust transport expected in the coming days over Tunisia, southern Italy, Greece and the Balkans, according to the #CopernicusAtmosphere dust aerosol optical depth forecast.
See the forecasts in our charts page 👇
atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/package
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According to , April 2023 was the 4th warmest April globally
➡️Tº 🌡️ anomalies reached peaks of +4ºC in #Spain 🇪🇸 and #Morocco 🇲🇦
⬇️Surface Air Temperature Anomaly for April 2023 retrieved from #CopernicusClimate Change Service data
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🌋 DYK how the #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service monitors #volcano emissions?
Volcano emissions have a great impact in the #atmosphere & #airquality of our planet.
Find out in our new article published by ☞ bit.ly/3LR1VEa/
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New: Short course on 'Discovering #MTGI1 data using the SIFT visualisation tool' 🛰️💻
'SIFT', a multi-mission data visualisation tool, is used for viewing & analysing data from MTG-I1 missions. Find out more during this hands-on session and register here: bit.ly/3K8UYyA
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🔥 As wildfires burn across Alberta, Canada & the Eurasian steppe, #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service is closely monitoring the situation, tracking active fire locations & forecasting the impacts of the resulting smoke on the atmosphere.
For more 👉bit.ly/3nNHvE2
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The latest #CopernicusClimate multi-system seasonal forecast has been published.
Follow the link for the new plots and a brief summary on what they show for the coming summer: bit.ly/2pgiyTw
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Discover four key ECMWF events in 2023:
1️⃣ Using ECMWF’s Forecasts #UEF2023
2️⃣ Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Workshop
3️⃣ Annual Seminar
4️⃣ 20th ECMWF workshop on #HPC in meteorology
An overview is here ➡️ learning.ecmwf.int/en-US/web/gues
#ECLearn #LearningOfTheMonth
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A day in the life on Earth - a story by 's #MTGI1 😍🛰️
This animation was made using one day’s worth of data from MTG-I1, from 11:50 UTC 18 March to 11:50 UTC 19 March 2023. Images of the full Earth disc are produced by MTG-I1 every 10 minutes.
➡️esa.int/Applications/O
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Smoke from #AlbertaWildfires predicted to reach NE US/E Canada & the Atlantic Ocean over next few days, + some smoke from Mexico/Central America fires. Atmosphere Monitoring Service 9 May 00 UTC aerosol optical depth forecast ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/datas
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Want to deepen your knowledge of near-surface and upper air climate data?
Don't miss tomorrow's webinar, featuring leading experts in the field. Learn about the latest advancements & best practices for using this critical data.
Register now ☞ bit.ly/3FSBbRt
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Did you get the change to join our latest #TwitterSpace? 🎙️
If you didn't, you can still play the recording and hear experts discuss live the first image of 's #MTGI1.
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#TwitterSpace today at 9:45 CEST!
We are going live to reveal and comment the first image of the recently launched #MTGI1 weather satellite.
Join us here 
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The Fire Occurrence Probability Index FOPI is the latest product from to identify fire danger. It was developed in collaboration with and works well in fuel limited ecosystems. iopscience.iop.org/article/10.108
We are ready for the next fire season !
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🌍🌐 You could be part of our #DestinationEarth team working on #ECMWFDigitalTwins!
There is one month left to respond to the #InvitationToTender: #MachineLearning for Earth systems #DigitalTwins
Closes 16:00 CEST, 9 June 2023.
All details via ➡️ ecmwf.int/en/about/suppl
#DestinE
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Now #MTGI1 is settled into its new home, we want to keep it safe! Flight Dynamics Team Leader, Stefano Pessina & team follow many steps to ensure it is kept out of harm's way, including monitoring space debris & planning manoeuvres 🛰️ Learn more: bit.ly/41gE0nl
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. is coming home back to Earth.
This is the FIRST assisted reentry of its kind; here's what is planned 🧵➡️ esa.int/Applications/O
#ByeByeAeolus
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Our first #EO #dataviz workshop is just around the corner‼️
Hear high-level testimonies from journalists such as and , who will be sharing their experience using #Copernicus EO data 🛰️ for #storytelling.
Register here 👉bit.ly/EO_Dataviz_Wor
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April #temperature highlights from #C3S. Last month:
🌡was the joint 4th warmest April globally
🌡temperatures were above average over southwest Europe
🌡temperatures were colder-than-average from the UK to southeast Europe
🔗bit.ly/3NNM23Z
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The #C3S monthly Climate Bulletin is out:
📈Last month was joint 4th warmest April globally
📈#Antarctic sea ice extent was 3rd lowest on record for April
📈April was wetter than average in a large west-to-east band from Ireland & across central Europe
🔗bit.ly/3nFdTsk
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Many of our scientists contributed to the General Assembly 2023, on topics such as #MachineLearning and other issues related to #weather forecasting across different timescales.
You can find more details here ➡️ ecmwf.int/en/about/media
#EGU23
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🌋🇬🇹 #Volcano #Guatemala's "Volcán de #Fuego" awakened on Thursday, spewing large plumes of ash & gases.
The #CopernicusAtmosphere sulphur dioxide (SO2) forecasts show a strong emissions signal for the coming days.
See the forecast in our charts page ☞ bit.ly/3M0Zn7O
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