In 2013, Landsat 8 captured views of a wildfire burning through boreal forests in western Quebec on June 22 and July 8.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires
On July 4, 2013, NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this image of wildfires burning in western Quebec near James Bay.
Land Fires
Satellite observations suggest fires in Quebec sent smoke billowing across the Atlantic; but pinpointing the source can pose a scientific challenge.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires
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.
Image of the Day Land Fires
Landsat 8 satellite captured this image of the Jaroso fire burning in northern New Mexico in June.
Atmosphere Heat Land Fires