Fires in Canada

Fires in Canada in 2013.
At the Intersection of Clouds and Smoke
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At the Intersection of Clouds and Smoke

Wildfire smoke contains dark sooty particles that can “burn off” clouds.

Published Aug 8, 2013

Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires

A Vertical View of Wildfire Smoke as it Heads to Sea
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A Vertical View of Wildfire Smoke as it Heads to Sea

As satellites observed, an intense wildfire in Quebec, Canada, lofted smoke high into the atmosphere in June 2013. Winds then drove the smoke across the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Europe.

Published Jun 28, 2013

Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires

Wildfire Smoke Reaches the Atlantic
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Wildfire Smoke Reaches the Atlantic

Fires in Quebec, Canada, are the likely source.

Published Jun 27, 2013

Fires

North American Smoke over Spain
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North American Smoke over Spain

Plumes from fires in Canada and the United States have crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

Published Jun 27, 2013

Atmosphere Fires

Fires in Manitoba
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Fires in Manitoba

Wildfire was burning just west of Hudson Bay on June 26, 2013.

Published Jun 27, 2013

Atmosphere Heat Land Fires

Fires in Quebec
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Fires in Quebec

On June 19, 2013, the NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this image of a large wildfire burning in western Quebec.

Published Jun 20, 2013

Land Fires