Satellite View Of California Fires Smoke

The 560 wildfires that have scorched california this week have created a 1 214 mile smoke plume visible from space.

Satellite view of california fires smoke.

New nasa imagery shows the plume stretching from the pacific ocean off mexico. More than 650 wildfires are blazing in california after unprecedented lightning strikes storms and a heatwave that has set new records in the state and nasa s terra satellite captured the smoke engulfed state on aug. Using the map below you can view potential fire detection data provided by these six satellites as they monitor the state of california from space. View live satellite images for free.

The historic fires have had air quality. Recent satellite and aerial imagery reveal california blanketed in dense smoke as fires ignite mountains chaparral and desert regions. To view the most complete information about a specific potential fire select all satellite data available. Zoom into recent high resolution maps of property.

The noaa also shared thursday s view of. By wednesday the national oceanic and atmospheric administration s goes west satellite was also able to pick up the smoke plume from the easy fire erupting in southern california driven by. Track storms hurricanes and wildfires. Smoke from the west coast s ferocious firestorms continued to cause pollution problems in california and was expected to waft into europe this week.

Each satellite has unique detection and data refresh capabilities. Allow the user to browse current conditions. The fire and smoke map displays information on ground level air quality monitors recording fine particulates pm 2 5 from smoke and other sources as well as information on fires smoke plume locations and special statements about smoke issued by various sources.