Geotechnology

La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, has a fascinating geological history deeply influenced by volcanic activity. This volcanic legacy has shaped the island’s dramatic landscapes, from towering mountain ridges to vast depressions and newly formed land areas. In particular, the northern and southern zones of the island each tell a unique story of volcanic development, erosion, and renewal, culminating in the powerful eruption of Cumbre Vieja in 2021.

ECMWF stands for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. It is an independent intergovernmental organization supported by multiple European countries, which provides global weather forecasts and climate data.

Copernicus is a groundbreaking initiative by the European Union (EU) aimed at developing information services based on Earth observation data collected from satellites and in situ (non-space) sources. The program is primarily implemented by the European Commission (EC) with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) for the space component, and the European Environment Agency (EEA) for the in situ component.

Iceland, nestled in the North Atlantic, is a land shaped by fire and ice, renowned for its dramatic volcanic activity and frequent seismic events. The island's unique geological location on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, makes it a hotspot for volcanic and seismic phenomena. This dynamic activity is not only a defining feature of Iceland’s landscape but also a crucial aspect of its natural history.