Europe/Africa: Infrared satellite disc

View the latest satellite images by selecting a region from the map, or from the drop-down list below.

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The satellite images are updated every 6 hours and comes from a satellite positioned 36,000 kilometres above the Equator. The infrared images shows cold areas in white and warm areas in black; the cool clouds can be seen clearly against the darker oceans and land.

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The satellite images are processed to balance the difference between the warmth of the tropics and the cold poles. This view usually shows the tropical thunder storms in a band along the equator.