Mark Parrington
@mparrington.bsky.social
ECMWF senior scientist working on monitoring global #wildfire emissions, #airquality, atmospheric chemistry & #scicomm for the #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
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Our new study in Science Advances: Extreme fire risk days are increasingly synchronizing globally. This trend strains firefighting cooperation and worsens regional air quality.
With @climate-guy.bsky.social @mattwjones.bsky.social @mojisadegh.bsky.social and Alison Cullen
doi.org/10.1126/scia...
With @climate-guy.bsky.social @mattwjones.bsky.social @mojisadegh.bsky.social and Alison Cullen
doi.org/10.1126/scia...
Increasing synchronicity of global extreme fire weather
Increasing synchronicity of global extreme fire weather constrains fire suppression coordination and exacerbates air pollution.
doi.org
February 19, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Our new study in Science Advances: Extreme fire risk days are increasingly synchronizing globally. This trend strains firefighting cooperation and worsens regional air quality.
With @climate-guy.bsky.social @mattwjones.bsky.social @mojisadegh.bsky.social and Alison Cullen
doi.org/10.1126/scia...
With @climate-guy.bsky.social @mattwjones.bsky.social @mojisadegh.bsky.social and Alison Cullen
doi.org/10.1126/scia...
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Meteosat-12 captured this large Saharan dust plume moving west across the Atlantic on 17 Feb. 💨
Dust can travel thousands of km - reducing air quality and disrupting flights over land, but fertilising ocean phytoplankton that support marine food webs.
Learn more at our website: bit.ly/4c247av
Dust can travel thousands of km - reducing air quality and disrupting flights over land, but fertilising ocean phytoplankton that support marine food webs.
Learn more at our website: bit.ly/4c247av
February 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Meteosat-12 captured this large Saharan dust plume moving west across the Atlantic on 17 Feb. 💨
Dust can travel thousands of km - reducing air quality and disrupting flights over land, but fertilising ocean phytoplankton that support marine food webs.
Learn more at our website: bit.ly/4c247av
Dust can travel thousands of km - reducing air quality and disrupting flights over land, but fertilising ocean phytoplankton that support marine food webs.
Learn more at our website: bit.ly/4c247av
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Unusual feature at Piton de la Fournaise: a small pyroclastic flow likely caused by collapse of an old cinder cone occured at 14:00 local time on February 15, 2026🌋⚒️
🌋 Retour en images sur l’activité explosive observée à proximité du site éruptif.
Le 15/02/2026 vers 14h, l’effondrement d’un ancien cône en aval de l'éruption a généré de petites coulées de type pyroclastique.
Analyse détaillée dans notre communiqué 👇
www.ipgp.fr/volcanoweb/r...
📸 Clément Dijoux
Le 15/02/2026 vers 14h, l’effondrement d’un ancien cône en aval de l'éruption a généré de petites coulées de type pyroclastique.
Analyse détaillée dans notre communiqué 👇
www.ipgp.fr/volcanoweb/r...
📸 Clément Dijoux
February 17, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Unusual feature at Piton de la Fournaise: a small pyroclastic flow likely caused by collapse of an old cinder cone occured at 14:00 local time on February 15, 2026🌋⚒️
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🌋 Piton de la Fournaise – 18/02/2026
L’éruption se poursuit : une seule bouche active sur le flanc SSE.
Front de coulée toujours figé à ~2,6 km de la RN2. Trémor globalement stable.
Sismicité sommitale persistante : système sous pression.
Alerte 2.1
Détails : www.ipgp.fr/volcanoweb/r...
L’éruption se poursuit : une seule bouche active sur le flanc SSE.
Front de coulée toujours figé à ~2,6 km de la RN2. Trémor globalement stable.
Sismicité sommitale persistante : système sous pression.
Alerte 2.1
Détails : www.ipgp.fr/volcanoweb/r...
February 18, 2026 at 7:14 AM
🌋 Piton de la Fournaise – 18/02/2026
L’éruption se poursuit : une seule bouche active sur le flanc SSE.
Front de coulée toujours figé à ~2,6 km de la RN2. Trémor globalement stable.
Sismicité sommitale persistante : système sous pression.
Alerte 2.1
Détails : www.ipgp.fr/volcanoweb/r...
L’éruption se poursuit : une seule bouche active sur le flanc SSE.
Front de coulée toujours figé à ~2,6 km de la RN2. Trémor globalement stable.
Sismicité sommitale persistante : système sous pression.
Alerte 2.1
Détails : www.ipgp.fr/volcanoweb/r...
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🔴⚠️🔥🇺🇸Boosted by strong winds, the #RangeRoadFire has started today in Oklahoma and it is already larger than 25000acres. It has crossed Kansas borders and evacuations are ongoing along its path.⬇️latest 6hours seen via GOES19 #climateemergency
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
🔴⚠️🔥🇺🇸Boosted by strong winds, the #RangeRoadFire has started today in Oklahoma and it is already larger than 25000acres. It has crossed Kansas borders and evacuations are ongoing along its path.⬇️latest 6hours seen via GOES19 #climateemergency
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🎉 10 years of Sentinel-3 today!
Since 2016, EUMETSAT has been operating Sentinel-3 on behalf of @ec.europa.eu in cooperation with @esa.int, monitoring oceans, land, ice, & atmosphere from space with Sentinel-3A and -3B. Sentinel-3C will follow this year!
Learn more: www.eumetsat.int/sentinel-3
Since 2016, EUMETSAT has been operating Sentinel-3 on behalf of @ec.europa.eu in cooperation with @esa.int, monitoring oceans, land, ice, & atmosphere from space with Sentinel-3A and -3B. Sentinel-3C will follow this year!
Learn more: www.eumetsat.int/sentinel-3
February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
🎉 10 years of Sentinel-3 today!
Since 2016, EUMETSAT has been operating Sentinel-3 on behalf of @ec.europa.eu in cooperation with @esa.int, monitoring oceans, land, ice, & atmosphere from space with Sentinel-3A and -3B. Sentinel-3C will follow this year!
Learn more: www.eumetsat.int/sentinel-3
Since 2016, EUMETSAT has been operating Sentinel-3 on behalf of @ec.europa.eu in cooperation with @esa.int, monitoring oceans, land, ice, & atmosphere from space with Sentinel-3A and -3B. Sentinel-3C will follow this year!
Learn more: www.eumetsat.int/sentinel-3
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#CopernicusLand created a new #CLMS Snapshots – featuring some CAMS and C3S data – showing how snow conditions in Europe vary from year to year, effects on alpine ecosystems and wildlife, and how Saharan dust can dramatically accelerate snowmelt.
@copernicusland.bsky.social
@eea.europa.eu
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@copernicusland.bsky.social
@eea.europa.eu
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February 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
#CopernicusLand created a new #CLMS Snapshots – featuring some CAMS and C3S data – showing how snow conditions in Europe vary from year to year, effects on alpine ecosystems and wildlife, and how Saharan dust can dramatically accelerate snowmelt.
@copernicusland.bsky.social
@eea.europa.eu
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@copernicusland.bsky.social
@eea.europa.eu
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A high-load dust plume from #Africa moved eastward toward #Europe.
The transport was reinforced by the system’s dynamics and peaked on Feb. 15th, affecting parts of #Greece. The #Copernicus #Sentinel3 image shows the dust transport during the event. #Airquality #SaharanDust
The transport was reinforced by the system’s dynamics and peaked on Feb. 15th, affecting parts of #Greece. The #Copernicus #Sentinel3 image shows the dust transport during the event. #Airquality #SaharanDust
February 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
A high-load dust plume from #Africa moved eastward toward #Europe.
The transport was reinforced by the system’s dynamics and peaked on Feb. 15th, affecting parts of #Greece. The #Copernicus #Sentinel3 image shows the dust transport during the event. #Airquality #SaharanDust
The transport was reinforced by the system’s dynamics and peaked on Feb. 15th, affecting parts of #Greece. The #Copernicus #Sentinel3 image shows the dust transport during the event. #Airquality #SaharanDust
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The latest #CopernicusAtmosphere forecasts show a Saharan dust episode that will affect south-east Europe over the weekend.
The animation below shows the plume in our Aerosol Alert, based on the forecasts.
Explore more at the link: aerosol-alerts.atmosphere.copernicus.eu
The animation below shows the plume in our Aerosol Alert, based on the forecasts.
Explore more at the link: aerosol-alerts.atmosphere.copernicus.eu
February 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The latest #CopernicusAtmosphere forecasts show a Saharan dust episode that will affect south-east Europe over the weekend.
The animation below shows the plume in our Aerosol Alert, based on the forecasts.
Explore more at the link: aerosol-alerts.atmosphere.copernicus.eu
The animation below shows the plume in our Aerosol Alert, based on the forecasts.
Explore more at the link: aerosol-alerts.atmosphere.copernicus.eu
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We're saddened to learn of the death of Stuart Penkett, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Sciences @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, who passed away at the start of 2026.
Prof Penkett leaves an extraordinary atmospheric scientific legacy and will be remembered with deep respect by our community.
Prof Penkett leaves an extraordinary atmospheric scientific legacy and will be remembered with deep respect by our community.
February 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
We're saddened to learn of the death of Stuart Penkett, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Sciences @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, who passed away at the start of 2026.
Prof Penkett leaves an extraordinary atmospheric scientific legacy and will be remembered with deep respect by our community.
Prof Penkett leaves an extraordinary atmospheric scientific legacy and will be remembered with deep respect by our community.
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Ships are the biggest source of human-made sulphur dioxide emissions over our oceans.
What happens when ship fumes meet ocean clouds?
researchers used @esa.int EarthCARE data to find out:
earth.esa.int/eogateway/su...
📸 ESA EarthCARE
📸 Rob Roebeling, @eumetsat.int
What happens when ship fumes meet ocean clouds?
researchers used @esa.int EarthCARE data to find out:
earth.esa.int/eogateway/su...
📸 ESA EarthCARE
📸 Rob Roebeling, @eumetsat.int
February 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Ships are the biggest source of human-made sulphur dioxide emissions over our oceans.
What happens when ship fumes meet ocean clouds?
researchers used @esa.int EarthCARE data to find out:
earth.esa.int/eogateway/su...
📸 ESA EarthCARE
📸 Rob Roebeling, @eumetsat.int
What happens when ship fumes meet ocean clouds?
researchers used @esa.int EarthCARE data to find out:
earth.esa.int/eogateway/su...
📸 ESA EarthCARE
📸 Rob Roebeling, @eumetsat.int
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🔥 Wildfire risk isn’t just about weather – local conditions like vegetation, land management and human activity all play a role.
The Probability of Fire (PoF)-Toolbox helps you build your own machine-learning fire-danger models using local data.
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
The Probability of Fire (PoF)-Toolbox helps you build your own machine-learning fire-danger models using local data.
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
🔥 Wildfire risk isn’t just about weather – local conditions like vegetation, land management and human activity all play a role.
The Probability of Fire (PoF)-Toolbox helps you build your own machine-learning fire-danger models using local data.
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
The Probability of Fire (PoF)-Toolbox helps you build your own machine-learning fire-danger models using local data.
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
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Learn how the Hub supports EuroGEO, turning Copernicus data into practical tools for understanding health-related risks, from heat stress and air quality to pollen and other hazards, boosting Europe's resilience.
🔗 health.hub.copernicus.eu/health-relev...
🔗 health.hub.copernicus.eu/health-relev...
Discover how the Copernicus Health Hub implemented by #CopernicusAtmosphere has strengthened its role as a bridge between Copernicus services and the health community.
Read about the Heath Hub’s 2025 milestones and what’s planned for 2026: health.hub.copernicus.eu/2025-year-gr...
Read about the Heath Hub’s 2025 milestones and what’s planned for 2026: health.hub.copernicus.eu/2025-year-gr...
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Learn how the Hub supports EuroGEO, turning Copernicus data into practical tools for understanding health-related risks, from heat stress and air quality to pollen and other hazards, boosting Europe's resilience.
🔗 health.hub.copernicus.eu/health-relev...
🔗 health.hub.copernicus.eu/health-relev...
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Tracking air quality from space helps tackle pollution & climate change 🛰️
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social uses data from EUMETSAT-operated satellites to monitor and forecast air quality, with Copernicus Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 set to enhance these capabilities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qqSkpC
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social uses data from EUMETSAT-operated satellites to monitor and forecast air quality, with Copernicus Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 set to enhance these capabilities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qqSkpC
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Tracking air quality from space helps tackle pollution & climate change 🛰️
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social uses data from EUMETSAT-operated satellites to monitor and forecast air quality, with Copernicus Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 set to enhance these capabilities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qqSkpC
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social uses data from EUMETSAT-operated satellites to monitor and forecast air quality, with Copernicus Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 set to enhance these capabilities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4qqSkpC
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New article alert 🚨 for the #FireEcology Journal! "Environmental health hazards and wildland firefighting: a qualitative analysis" by Alissa Cordner #SNFECO 🔥Read it here: https://ow.ly/Apmg50Y9nkl
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
New article alert 🚨 for the #FireEcology Journal! "Environmental health hazards and wildland firefighting: a qualitative analysis" by Alissa Cordner #SNFECO 🔥Read it here: https://ow.ly/Apmg50Y9nkl
Analysis of #CopernicusAtmosphere fire emissions data clearly highlights the extreme nature of the recent devastating fires in Argentina/Chile with total estimated emissions for 2026 so far (1 Jan-10 Feb) exceeding all annual totals since 2003 for Chubut province🇦🇷 & most years for Biobío province🇨🇱
February 11, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Analysis of #CopernicusAtmosphere fire emissions data clearly highlights the extreme nature of the recent devastating fires in Argentina/Chile with total estimated emissions for 2026 so far (1 Jan-10 Feb) exceeding all annual totals since 2003 for Chubut province🇦🇷 & most years for Biobío province🇨🇱
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NEW STUDY: Climate change is fueling deadly fires that threaten some of the world’s oldest living things: the ancient Alerce trees of Patagonia, which can live for over 3,000 years.
Our analysis shows that human-induced warming is making weather conditions more conducive to fire. 1/5
Our analysis shows that human-induced warming is making weather conditions more conducive to fire. 1/5
February 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM
NEW STUDY: Climate change is fueling deadly fires that threaten some of the world’s oldest living things: the ancient Alerce trees of Patagonia, which can live for over 3,000 years.
Our analysis shows that human-induced warming is making weather conditions more conducive to fire. 1/5
Our analysis shows that human-induced warming is making weather conditions more conducive to fire. 1/5
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Some of world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia
Some of world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia
Wildfires that left 23 people dead were made about three times more likely by global heating, researchers say
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Some of world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke to CAMS Director Laurence Rouil about her unconventional route into atmospheric science and her advice for women and girls pursuing STEM. #IDWGS @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
February 11, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spoke to CAMS Director Laurence Rouil about her unconventional route into atmospheric science and her advice for women and girls pursuing STEM. #IDWGS @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
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Today, we welcomed a delegation of over 30 guests from the Caribbean at our Bonn office as part of the EU Caribbean study tour on Disaster Risk Management.
During their visit, the participants met some of our experts and were introduced to ECMWF data, products and services.
@fiap.gob.es
During their visit, the participants met some of our experts and were introduced to ECMWF data, products and services.
@fiap.gob.es
February 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Today, we welcomed a delegation of over 30 guests from the Caribbean at our Bonn office as part of the EU Caribbean study tour on Disaster Risk Management.
During their visit, the participants met some of our experts and were introduced to ECMWF data, products and services.
@fiap.gob.es
During their visit, the participants met some of our experts and were introduced to ECMWF data, products and services.
@fiap.gob.es
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📣📰 The winter 2025/26 issue of the ECMWF Newsletter is now available to read.
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/elibrary/...
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/elibrary/...
February 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
📣📰 The winter 2025/26 issue of the ECMWF Newsletter is now available to read.
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/elibrary/...
➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/elibrary/...
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#CopernicusAtmosphere invites tenders to enhance the visualisation & communication of greenhouse gas data through an interactive dashboard, explanatory videos & a “Science-Explained” section for non-expert audiences.
🗓 Deadline: 17 March
🔗Info: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams254a-vis...
@ecmwf.int
🗓 Deadline: 17 March
🔗Info: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams254a-vis...
@ecmwf.int
February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
#CopernicusAtmosphere invites tenders to enhance the visualisation & communication of greenhouse gas data through an interactive dashboard, explanatory videos & a “Science-Explained” section for non-expert audiences.
🗓 Deadline: 17 March
🔗Info: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams254a-vis...
@ecmwf.int
🗓 Deadline: 17 March
🔗Info: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams254a-vis...
@ecmwf.int
Global #wildfires #openburning intensity & emissions for January 2026 in #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service GFAS data confluence.ecmwf.int/display/CKB/.... Mostly seasonal tropical fires with devastating fires in Argentina, Chile & Australia
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
February 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Global #wildfires #openburning intensity & emissions for January 2026 in #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service GFAS data confluence.ecmwf.int/display/CKB/.... Mostly seasonal tropical fires with devastating fires in Argentina, Chile & Australia
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
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Anna Kampoyri from the National Observatory of Athens talks about common air quality issues in Greece and how they uses CAMS data for the AtmoHub platform, enabling all people to better understand how changes in air quality impact their health.
Learn more: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/greece
More⬇️
Learn more: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/greece
More⬇️
January 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Anna Kampoyri from the National Observatory of Athens talks about common air quality issues in Greece and how they uses CAMS data for the AtmoHub platform, enabling all people to better understand how changes in air quality impact their health.
Learn more: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/greece
More⬇️
Learn more: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/greece
More⬇️
Reposted by Mark Parrington
🔥 Jan 2026: #CopernicusAtmosphere data show intense wildfires and emissions in Chile, Argentina and Australia, with impacts on air quality locally and long-range smoke transport across the Pacific.
Details: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/southern-hem...
Details: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/southern-hem...
January 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
🔥 Jan 2026: #CopernicusAtmosphere data show intense wildfires and emissions in Chile, Argentina and Australia, with impacts on air quality locally and long-range smoke transport across the Pacific.
Details: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/southern-hem...
Details: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/southern-hem...
