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MTG-I2: meteorologist analyzes leap that will allow predicting catastrophes

Euronews Portugal31 August 2026 at 08:56

Panos Giannopoulos, meteorologist at Greece's National Meteorological Service, spoke to Euronews about the new MTG-I2 weather satellite, launched from French Guiana, described as the most advanced weather satellite in the world. Giannopoulos has been interpreting satellite images for several years and analyzed what changes with this new technology.

The article highlights that the new Meteosat represents a significant technological leap that could allow predicting catastrophes with greater advance notice. This improved forecasting capability is seen as an important advancement for the protection of populations and property.

The information did not provide specific details about the satellite's technical characteristics or about which types of catastrophes could be predicted with greater accuracy. The main focus of the article lies on Giannopoulos's analysis as a specialist who works directly with satellite images.

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