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More Smoke Can Mean Less Rain
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More Smoke Can Mean Less Rain

In certain environments, dark particles in smoke from fires can inhibit cloud formation and limit rainfall.

Published Sep 24, 2015

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Smoke over the Dakotas
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Smoke over the Dakotas

Published Aug 17, 2007

Dust and Haze

How the Smoke Rises
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How the Smoke Rises

A satellite sensor is helping scientists understand where smoke is headed and what it means for those breathing it.

Published Mar 14, 2019

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Smoke Goes Around the World
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Smoke Goes Around the World

Wildfires in Alaska and Canada send smoke plumes wafting in opposite directions around the Northern Hemisphere.

Published Jul 18, 2015

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Smoke from Alaska Fires
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Smoke from Alaska Fires

Published Jul 8, 2004

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Fires in Alaska’s Yukon Flats Wildlife Refuge
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Fires in Alaska’s Yukon Flats Wildlife Refuge

Large fires in eastern Alaska’s Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge were billowing out thick plumes of yellowish smoke on July 30, 2009.

Published Jul 31, 2009

Atmosphere Land Life Fires