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Fires in Yellowstone

Fires broke out in Yellowstone in September 2009. The Arnica Fire near Yellowstone Lake started on September 13 but grew dramatically starting on September 24, thanks to warm, dry weather.
Oblique View of the Arnica Fire, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Oblique View of the Arnica Fire, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The smoke plume from the Arnica Fire is reflected in Yellowstone Lake in this astronaut photo from September 24, 2009.

Published Oct 12, 2009

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires

Fires in Yellowstone
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Fires in Yellowstone

Acquired September 27, 2009, this true-color image shows hotspots and smoke plumes associated with wildfires in northwestern Wyoming. The largest fire, Arnica, sends thick smoke plumes over Yellowstone Lake.

Published Sep 29, 2009

Atmosphere Land Fires

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