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Evolution of Pyrocumulus over California
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Evolution of Pyrocumulus over California

In August 2014, MODIS captured an unusual view of mature pyrocumulus clouds billowing up from a fire along the border of California and Oregon.

Published Aug 6, 2014

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A Fire Cloud in Argentina
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A Fire Cloud in Argentina

The heat from a wildfire can create its own weather.

Published Jan 30, 2018

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Funny River Fire, Alaska
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Funny River Fire, Alaska

Fire weather clouds are one indication of the intensity of the fast-growing fire on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula.

Published May 23, 2014

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Wallow Fire, Arizona
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Wallow Fire, Arizona

Dense smoke billows from a massive wildfire—the Wallow Fire—in eastern Arizona in this photo-like image from June 4, 2011.

Published Jun 6, 2011

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Bushfires Menace Towns in Western Australia
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Bushfires Menace Towns in Western Australia

The Terra satellite observed two large bushfires in Western Australia. One of them threatened the towns of Northcliffe and Windy Harbour.

Published Feb 6, 2015

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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

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Smoke over Colorado
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Smoke over Colorado

Acquired June 5, 2011, this natural-color image shows thick smoke from Arizona traveling northward through Colorado.

Published Jun 6, 2011

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Fires in Los Angeles County
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Fires in Los Angeles County

Acquired September 2, 2009, this true-color image shows smoke and clouds lingering north of the city of Los Angeles as firefighters made progress in fighting the Station Fire.

Published Sep 3, 2009

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Explosive Fire Activity in Australia
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Explosive Fire Activity in Australia

Fires are burning so fiercely that they are lofting smoke to unusual heights.

Published Jan 9, 2020

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Wallow Fire Sends Smoke across Midwest
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Wallow Fire Sends Smoke across Midwest

Acquired June 7, 2011, this natural-color image shows the Wallow Fire burning in Arizona, and smoke hovering over Kansas.

Published Jun 8, 2011

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Bushfire Devastates Australian Town
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Bushfire Devastates Australian Town

A fast-moving blaze destroyed 128 homes in Yarloop, a town in Western Australia.

Published Jan 12, 2016

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Pagami Creek Fire in Minnesota
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Pagami Creek Fire in Minnesota

Acquired September 12, 2011, these natural-color image show a fast-growing plume from the Pagami Creek Fire in northeastern Minnesota.

Published Sep 15, 2011

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Fire Cloud over Northern Russia
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Fire Cloud over Northern Russia

This profile of the atmosphere provides a rare view of a towering fire-formed thunderstorm and the smoke it injected high into the atmosphere.

Published Sep 1, 2010

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Wallow Fire, Arizona
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Wallow Fire, Arizona

This image from June 9, 2011, shows Arizona’s Wallow Fire in the White Mountains near the border with New Mexico.

Published Jun 10, 2011

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Smoke from the Rim Fire
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Smoke from the Rim Fire

Smoke from the Rim Fire brought unhealthy air to Yosemite National Park and the San Joaquin Valley over the Labor Day Weekend.

Published Sep 3, 2013

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Little Bear Fire, New Mexico
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Little Bear Fire, New Mexico

Smoke from the fire spread out in an interesting pattern over northern Texas.

Published Jun 11, 2012

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