NASA: More Than 40 Wildfires are Blazing Across British Columbia So far in 2021, British Columbia has already seen dangerous wildfires and heat. More than 40 wildfires were burning across the Canadian province by the end of June 2021, including a cluster of substantial blazes located about 200 kilometers northeast of Vancouver. Related: Death Toll Rises In Pacific Northwest Heatwave The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the NOAA-20 […] Fire Firebrains | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
Death Toll Rises In Pacific Northwest Heatwave Since Monday, an unprecedented heatwave has torched regions across the northwestern United States and western Canada. The prolonged “heat dome” has been linked to hundreds of deaths and numerous wildfire breakouts. Earlier this week, Environment Canada issued a weather warning about the upcoming heatwave. “This record-breaking heat event will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses and increase the risk of […] Hannah | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
Avalanche Caused by Heatwave Injures 3 Hikers in British Columbia Provincial Park Three people were injured by an avalanche in a British Columbia park on Saturday and had to be airlifted out. A fourth person, who came to their rescue, suffered heat exhaustion and also had to be airlifted out. Related: VIDEO: Why You Should Avoid Standing Underneath Annual Snow Arch on Tuckerman Ravine Trail, NH The three were hiking near Evans Peak […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 29, 2021 0 Comments
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