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VIDEO: Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Precipitation Across the West

“New study on the effect of wildfire smoke on precipitation across the West. Study looked at 2018 wildfire season.” – Meteorologist Chris Tomer.

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WeatherBrains | September 10, 2021
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Satellite Images of Wildfire Smoke in Northern California: 2020 vs. 2021

Here’s a snapshot of how this wildfire season in Northern California is going compared to last year’s. On August 3 last year, Northern California enjoyed relatively smoke-free skies. But on August 3 this year, plenty of smoke from area wildfires was seen on visible satellite imagery. Check out the latest air quality & smoke coverage at fire.airnow.gov Related: NASA Images: […]

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Firebrains | August 5, 2021
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New Study Links Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19

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A new study led by the Desert Research Institute in Reno, NV, has linked wildfire smoke exposure to an increased susceptibility to COVID-19. The study was published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Wildfire smoke is known to be hazardous to our health. It carries a mix of gases and particles, the most harmful of which […]

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Hannah | July 20, 2021
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Wildfire Smoke Poisoning: Do You Know The Warning Signs?

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Even though the severe heatwave has passed in the Pacific Northwest, fires caused by the dry weather continue to burn. There are currently at least 67 fires burning in the Northern USA alone, one of which has already destroyed 200,000 acres of land. Related: Smoke Can Be Seen From Space From 220+ Wildfires Burning Across the PNW It’s not only the wildfires […]

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Hannah | July 15, 2021
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