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Once vibrant with life, the lagoon is now barren and desolate, as shown when comparing images captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites in August 2021 (on the left) and 2023 (on the right).

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English: The lakes and coastal lagoons of Tunisia are currently grappling with the dire and far-reaching consequences brought about by extreme temperatures and prolonged drought. This situation has led to a significant disruption in the delicate balance of these ecosystems. The drying up of the Ariana Lagoon, located near Tunis and recognised as an important nesting site for migratory birds, vividly illustrates this ongoing crisis. Once vibrant with life, the lagoon is now barren and desolate, as shown when comparing images captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites in August 2021 (on the left) and 2023 (on the right). The Copernicus Emergency Management Service runs the Global Drought Observatory, which has published a report on the long-lasting and extensive drought in North Africa.
Date 16 August 2023 (upload date)
Source Tunisia's wetlands threatened by the effects of climate change
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2023

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