ASpot Case Studies

Case studies

 

Imagery and case studies of weather phenomena and environmental events observed by EUMETSAT's fleet of weather satellites.

ASpot Case Studies
ASpot Case Studies

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    March to August 2018 and 2019

    2018 and 2019 drought and heatwaves in Europe

    Both 2018 and 2019 saw exceptionally dry, hot summers.

    2018 and 2019 Drought and Heatwaves in Europe
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    13 June 2015 13:00 UTC–14 June 02:00 UTC

    Devastating floods in Georgia

    Severe floods occurred in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on 14 June, after heavy rainfall.

    Devastating floods in Georgia
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    4 October 2005 11:00 UTC

    Severe convective storm over the Mediterranean Sea

    Genoa Low and severe convective storm over the Mediterranean Sea.

    Genoa Low and severe convective storm over the Mediterranean Sea
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    9 September 2002 00:00 UTC

    Flash flood in France

    Torrential rainfall caused serious flooding in south-east France in September 2002.

    Flash flood in the Gard Department (France)
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    26 April 2001 00:00 UTC

    Detection of flooded rice fields in Italy

    Meteosat-7 visible images show flooded rice fields in northern Italy in April 2001.

    Italian rice fields. Credit: fabio lamanna
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    19 June 1996 00:00 UTC

    Flash flood in Tuscany

    One of the strongest flash floods in the Apuan Alps (Tuscany) occurred on 19 June 1996.

    Close-up of a flooded river. Credit: Tomasz Zajda
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    7 August 1978 11:00–18:00 UTC

    How Meteosat-1 saw severe storm over Switzerland

    Catastrophic rain and wind damage over Canton Ticino, Switzerland on 7 August 1978.

    Storm cumulus clouds. Credit: Ivan Kurmyshov