Tom De Groeve

Acting Head of Disaster Risk Management Unit @EU_ScienceHub
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[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

🌊 #EMSR789 & #EMSR796 – Flood in Ecuador 🇪🇨

Heavy rainfall in late February triggered widespread flooding.

Across two activations, our #MappingTeam delivered 33 products—identifying 90 km of roads and over 2,000 people potentially affected.

🔗https://t.co/Ge7dsc8Cl1

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

🇪🇺 On #EuropeDay, we spotlight how science supports crisis response.

From floods to wildfires, CEMS data helps monitor key hazards, shown in this special map by the @EU_ScienceHub crisis lab.

🗺️ A look back at a year of rapid support and resilience.

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

📽️ Missed the workshop on Dam Break Scenario & Flood Modelling? Slides and recordings from the 7–8 April session are now available!

Dive into the Fast Flood App, dam break modelling, and new tools supporting rapid flood risk assessment.

🔗https://t.co/c5GFoyhYRa

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

For 20+ yrs, @EU_Commission @UNOCHA @UNITAR’s @UNOSAT have teamed up to boost disaster response.

The Global Disaster Alert & Coordination System platform saves lives. With today’s renewed agreement, we're strengthening early warning systems to reduce disaster impacts worldwide.

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

❄️#EMSR791 – Snowfall in Georgia 🇬🇪

In late Feb, heavy snow cut off villages in Guria, damaging roads & buildings.

Our #MappingTeam produced 6️⃣ grading maps to identify damage to roads and built-up structures.

🔗https://t.co/TDjBzc6GJa

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

🌀 #EMSR793 – Cyclone Jude, Mozambique 🇲🇿

On 10 March, Cyclone hit Nampula Province, bringing strong winds & severe flooding.

In Mogincual, our #MappingTeam identified 1,540 ha flooded & 336 km of roads potentially affected.

🔗 Latest updates: https://t.co/OjqAjR7fF4

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

🗺️ Mapped: Spain, severe weather.

Our EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in contact with Spanish authorities and monitoring the situation 24/7.

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Heavy rainfall in the Valencia region may lead to flooding.

To support the local response, Spain has asked for satellite images of @CopernicusEMS.

The EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in contact with Spanish authorities and monitoring the situation 24/7.

@eu_echo

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognises the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity in research 👩‍🔬
We are proud of the women working with #CopernicusEMS and thankful for their contributions.
Tell us why diversity in science matters to you 👇

[EU Joint Research Centre @EU_JRC]

Today, we celebrate women & girls in science! 👩‍🔬💡

At JRC, we're proud to work with top scientists proving that science thrives on diversity in talent, education & experience.

On #WomenAndGirlsInScienceDay, they share their top advice for aspiring young women!
@EZaharievaEU

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

Today our #drought team will participate in #COP16Riyadh!

They will officially launch the World Drought Atlas, a key resource to support stakeholders in building effective drought resilience strategies 🚱

Watch the livestream at 13:00 CET👇
https://t.co/oa6EozlWHb

[CIMA Research Foundation @CIMAFoundation]

📣🌍The #WorldDroughtAtlas is now online! An innovative tool for one of the most critical climate risks: #drought. Combining global data, interactive maps & analysis to drive action against impacts, it will be officially presented today at @Cop16Riyadh.
🆕https://t.co/80iC1HRcnL

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

Did you know that EU humanitarian aid helps countries around the world prepare for disasters by developing stronger early warning systems, contingency plans, and much more?

🎧 Listen to our new #EUSolidarityTalks podcast episode to find out more 👉 https://t.co/ZKeyNC3F64

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

#EMSR773 #Floods 🌊 in #Spain 🇪🇸

Our #MappingTeam continues to support the response efforts in #ComunitatValenciana, delivering 9 Grading Products over the weekend

➡️Over 5,300 affected buildings have been detected across all monitored AoIs 🏘️

🔗https://t.co/KLXfisItuN

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

The answer is... Ho Chi Minh City in #Vietnam 🇻🇳

The city has grown from 2.5 million in 1975 to quadruple its size over 45 years

Read the #AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet for more information👇
https://t.co/OqCKoyAzBf

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

⌛️ Countdown to the #AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet Launch: 1 Day to Go!

Which of these cities is rapidly becoming a #megacity❓

A megacity is defined as a city with a population exceeding 10 million

Vote in the poll below to share your answer!

[EUMETSAT @eumetsat]

Devastating floods in parts of #Spain after year's worth of rain fell in less than 24 hours. The animation below from #MTGI1 clearly shows large thunderstorms with strong lightning activity, causing exceptional rainfall and flash floods between 00:00 UTC yesterday - 10:00 today.

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

Matthias Oel from @EU_ScienceHub just opened the #AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet launch event

He highlighted that the Atlas is the result of 20 years of research and innovation, which will help shape future 🇪🇺 policies

Join the live stream at 👇
https://t.co/uoXCWu23w8

[Iliana Ivanova @Ili_Ivanova]

Today @EU_ScienceHub published the Atlas of the Human Planet 2024, exploring the relationship between human settlements and nature.

This book is a call to action for sustainable, equitable development.

Download it here 👉 https://t.co/aqd4JnJoxh

#Science4Policy

[Copernicus EMS @CopernicusEMS]

🔴#AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet launch event

Leveraging @CopernicusEU 🇪🇺🛰️ satellite data, the Atlas is a free & open resource for everyone❗️

Its insights will enable researchers to better understand urbanisation patterns & trends🏙️

Join the live stream👇
https://t.co/uoXCWu23w8