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This comparison of two images acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 A and Sentinel-2B satellites on 11 November 2019 (left) and 15 November 2020 (right), allows observing the larger presence of vegetation in 2020 in the Linguere region in Senegal.

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English: Senegal is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Recent years have been marked by erratic rainfall patterns which are increasing the rate of soil erosion, salinisation of agricultural soils and the destruction of critical infrastructure. But in 2020, after a six year-long period of drought, rains created the thickest vegetation in years giving a vital respite for Senegal’s farmers and its 3 million-strong herding community. The rains have also boosted other sectors: grains output is expected to jump over 30%, prompting Senegal to reverse its economic outlook for 2020 from contraction to growth. This comparison of two images acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 A and Sentinel-2B satellites on 11 November 2019 (left) and 15 November 2020 (right), allows observing the larger presence of vegetation in 2020 in the Linguere region in Senegal. With a revisit time of 5 days on average at the equator, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites deliver free and open data that can be used to monitor droughts and their impact on the vegetation.
Date Taken on 11 November 2019
Source Abundant rains in Senegal after six years of drought
Author European Union , Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2019

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