In certain environments, dark particles in smoke from fires can inhibit cloud formation and limit rainfall.
Published Sep 24, 2015
A growing body of research indicates that smoke above clouds can have important consequences for the climate.
Published May 11, 2016
Wildfires in Alaska and Canada send smoke plumes wafting in opposite directions around the Northern Hemisphere.
Published Jul 18, 2015
Smoke from wildfires burning across the western United States and Canada drifted all the way to Europe.
Published Sep 15, 2017
Wildfire smoke contains dark sooty particles that can “burn off” clouds.
Published Aug 8, 2013
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