Fires in Quebec

A gallery of notable wildfires that occurred in Quebec in 2013.
Fires in Quebec
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Fires in Quebec

In 2013, Landsat 8 captured views of a wildfire burning through boreal forests in western Quebec on June 22 and July 8.

Published Jul 14, 2013

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires

Smoke and Wildfires in Quebec
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Smoke and Wildfires in Quebec

On July 4, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this image of wildfires burning in western Quebec near James Bay.

Published Jul 10, 2013

Land Fires

Wildfires Smoke Crosses the Atlantic
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Wildfires Smoke Crosses the Atlantic

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

Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires

Doce Fire Burn Scar and Retardant Trail
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Doce Fire Burn Scar and Retardant Trail

It is unusual to see flame retardant residue in satellite imagery, but the Earth-Observing 1 satellite detected a ribbon of residue around a fire in Arizona on June 23, 2013.

Published Jun 30, 2013

Image of the Day Land Fires

Jaroso Fire, New Mexico
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Jaroso Fire, New Mexico

Landsat 8 satellite captured this image of the Jaroso fire burning in northern New Mexico in June.

Published Jun 24, 2013

Atmosphere Heat Land Fires