04/02/2019 (Agence Europe) – Following a request for assistance from Australia, which has been hit by heavy flooding in the north-east of the country, the EU has activated the European satellite mapping programme, Copernicus, to provide the authorities with very accurate images of the damage in affected areas. “We are providing satellite mapping for the very severe floods affecting Townsville in Queensland. The EU is ready to provide additional assistance if requested”, said Christos...