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Smoke from Asian Fires over Canada
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Smoke from Asian Fires over Canada

Published May 29, 2003

Dust and Haze

Smoke from Asian Fires over Canada
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Smoke from Asian Fires over Canada

This MODIS image from May 24, 2003 shows a large plume of smoke passing over Eastern Canada. The smoke probably originated from the intense forest fires burning in Asia.

Published May 29, 2003

Atmosphere Dust and Haze

Smoke Over the Mid-Atlantic
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Smoke Over the Mid-Atlantic

A plume of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada reached the eastern United States.

Published Jun 11, 2015

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

Smoke from Fires in Northwest Territories, Canada
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Smoke from Fires in Northwest Territories, Canada

Acquired July 25, 2011, this natural-color image shows smoke from wildfires blowing eastward across Canada.

Published Jul 26, 2011

Atmosphere Fires

Smoke over the Dakotas
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Smoke over the Dakotas

Published Aug 17, 2007

Dust and Haze

Petrol Depot Fire in the United Kingdom
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Petrol Depot Fire in the United Kingdom

Sunday, December 11, 2005, was a day without sun for many Londoners. At about 6 a.m. local time, an explosion rocked a fuel depot in Hertfordshire, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of London. The ensuing oil fire sent thick clouds of sun-blocking black smoke billowing over London and South England.

Published Dec 13, 2005

Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires Human Presence

Seeing through Sakha’s Smoke
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Seeing through Sakha’s Smoke

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

Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires

Smoke and Fire in South Africa
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Smoke and Fire in South Africa

Winds sent smoke from a bush fire burning near Mossel Bay streaming over the ocean.

Published May 16, 2017

Atmosphere Fires

Siberian Smoke on the Move
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Siberian Smoke on the Move

Wildfires in southern Siberia lofted smoke high into the troposphere.

Published Apr 23, 2015

Image of the Day Atmosphere Dust and Haze

Indonesia’s Ruang Volcano Erupts
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Indonesia’s Ruang Volcano Erupts

Published Sep 30, 2002

Volcanoes