Sentinel 1 is scheduled for launch on 3 April. Thanks to a radar instrument that can see through…
Although ESA’s GOCE satellite burned up during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere a few weeks ago, this unique mission…
The eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland in 2010 showed us that volcanic eruptions can have major…
For the second time in a year, a volcanic eruption on Iceland has caused chaos across much of…
Scientists are not yet able to predict catastrophic earthquakes. However, satellite technology can be a great help to…
Hurricanes are the most awesome storms on Earth. Developing over the warm waters of the tropical Atlantic Ocean,…
Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean is everyone’s idea of a tropical paradise. However, on 12 May 2007,…
Flooding is more common and widespread than any other natural disaster. During the last decade, floods have affected…
According to a new ESA study, the Sumatran earthquake of 26 December 2004 not only devastated a huge…
On 26 December 2004, the world was changed when a huge earthquake tore the planet’s crust apart. The…
Earthquakes are the deadliest of all natural disasters. Most deaths are caused by collapsing buildings or fires. Several…
Flooding is the world’s most expensive type of natural disaster. The cost of global flood damage is hundreds…
Fires can sweep through cities and rural areas alike. Woodland fires can burn at up to 800°C and…
There are about 1,500 active volcanoes, with 50 or so erupting each year. Most of these volcanoes are…
For many centuries, the only way to obtain a good view of a large area was to climb…
