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When the sea suddenly becomes readable: Satellite discovers hidden eddy off Mallorca

How the SWOT satellite helps researchers study Mallorca’s sea

SWOT satellite data helps scientists map currents and eddies around Mallorca with greater precision.

Published: April 22, 2026
When the sea suddenly becomes readable: Satellite discovers hidden eddy off Mallorca

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What is the SWOT satellite mission and why is it important for Mallorca?

SWOT is an Earth-observation mission that measures small changes in sea-surface height with much finer detail than older satellites. For Mallorca, that means scientists can identify currents and eddies more accurately and build better models of how water moves around the island. It is especially useful in the Mediterranean, where many features are small and short-lived.

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