Satellite observations suggest fires in Quebec sent smoke billowing across the Atlantic; but pinpointing the source can pose a scientific challenge.
Published Jul 2, 2013
Dense plumes darkened the skies over the Northwest Territories in August.
Published Aug 17, 2017
Wildfires in southern Siberia lofted smoke high into the troposphere.
Published Apr 23, 2015
With dozens of wildfires burning in a part of Russia best known for its frigid winters, the CALIPSO satellite offered this view through the clouds and smoke.
Published Jul 30, 2014
In certain environments, dark particles in smoke from fires can inhibit cloud formation and limit rainfall.
Published Sep 24, 2015
Wildfires in Alaska and Canada send smoke plumes wafting in opposite directions around the Northern Hemisphere.
Published Jul 18, 2015
Wildfire smoke contains dark sooty particles that can “burn off” clouds.
Published Aug 8, 2013
Smoke from wildfires burning across the western United States and Canada drifted all the way to Europe.
Published Sep 15, 2017
Scientists use a satellite called CALIPSO to study smoke plumes.
Published Jan 18, 2016
The aerosol index offers a way to see the long reach of forest fires and dust storms.
Published Jul 29, 2014
