Nicosia, Cyprus. NASA earth observation images comparing Cyprus across three dates show the island appearing notably greener in March 2026 than in the same period a year earlier, following significant rainfall.
Three-date comparison
The comparison, published on Monday, is based on images captured on March 12, 2025, August 23, 2025, and March 11, 2026.
Seasonal changes in vegetation
The image taken in March 2025 shows widespread green vegetation following winter conditions. The August 2025 image reflects summer drought, with terrain appearing barren as vegetation dried out after prolonged heat and limited rainfall.
March 2026 appears greener
By contrast, the March 2026 image shows an apparently lush landscape across the island after a period of significant rainfall.
Use of earth observation imagery
NASA’s earth observation imagery is used to monitor environmental changes, including vegetation health, water availability, and land use patterns.
What changes in Cyprus’s landscape do you notice most in the three NASA images?