Europe's Relief and Elevation

Chiril Boghean
Chiril Boghean

August 05, 2026

Europe's Relief and Elevation

This map presents the elevation and relief of Europe using the Copernicus DEM GLO-30 Digital Elevation Model. The dataset was processed in QGIS 3.44.9, where the DEM was clipped to the European continent, classified into hypsometric elevation ranges, and enhanced with a Hillshade layer to improve terrain visualization and emphasize elevation differences.

The map uses a hypsometric color scheme, ranging from green for low elevations to brown and white for higher terrain, providing a clear representation of Europe's topography. National boundaries and capital cities are included to provide geographic context and improve map readability.


Tools used

DEM processinghillshade generationhypsometric classificationlayout designQGIS

tags

DEMthematic cartography

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