Fires across southern Mexico and northern Central America spread smoke across the Gulf of Mexico’s Campeche Bay on April 4, 2009.
Published Apr 6, 2009
Fires are concentrated in agricultural areas of northwestern Guatemala. Although agricultural fires are not necessarily immediately hazardous, they can have a strong influence on weather, climate, human health, and adjacent natural resources. Each fire season scientists in the tropical forests of northern Guatemala must keep a close eye on agricultural fires to make sure they do not accidentally invade natural areas and preserves that protect archaeological ruins from the Maya civilization.
Published Apr 19, 2007
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