Mount Vesuvius and part of the Bay of Naples is shown in this image taken on 8 July 2015. Although Vesuvius has not erupted since 1944, Sentinel-2A’s image of eruptions will contribute to disaster mapping.

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Captured by Sentinel-2A, this image shows the snow-capped ridges and the lush green valleys of Valle Aurina, also known as Ahrntal, in South Tyrol in northern Italy.

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In this image from the Sentinel-2A satellite, the Uluru/Ayers Rock sandstone rock formation in Australia’s Northern Territory can be seen clearly on the right. The Kata Tjuta group of domed rocks is captured in the top left.

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Dotted with clouds, Paris and surroundings are showed in this false-colour image from Sentinel-2A.

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The detail of France’s capital city is clearly visible in this Sentinel-2A image. A few clouds block the view below, but the satellite’s frequent revisit means that cloud-free views will be more readily available.

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