Sulphur dioxide concentrations from Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano

This image shows the sulphur dioxide concentrations from the Popocatépetl volcano eruption in Mexico, captured on 17 November 2023 using data from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite.

Atmospheric sensors on satellites, such as Copernicus Sentinel-5P, can identify the gases, aerosols and ash released by volcanic eruptions, follow their movement through the atmosphere, as well as quantify their wider environmental impact.

See also: Smoke plume from Popocatépetl volcano