Photo of the Day: Smoke Pictured Hovering over the Great Lakes

Photo of the Day: Smoke Pictured Hovering over the Great Lakes

The smoke in this photo originates from wildfires in Canada, NASA explains

Explosions Might One Day Be Used to Put Out Wildfires

Explosions Might One Day Be Used to Put Out Wildfires

The technique is similar to blowing out a candle, researchers explain

Australian Wildfire Exceeds the Size of Melbourne

Australian Wildfire Exceeds the Size of Melbourne

The flames can be easily seen from Earth's orbit

California Wildfire Seen by the NPP Satellite – Photo

California Wildfire Seen by the NPP Satellite – Photo

The Colby Fire is still roaring on the outskirts of Los Angeles

Wildfire Growth Patterns Can Now Be Simulated by Computer Models

Wildfire Growth Patterns Can Now Be Simulated by Computer Models

Researchers say the tool may save lives during long-term wildfires

Indonesia Announces Plans to Spend $10M (€7.67M) on Cloud Seeding

Indonesia Announces Plans to Spend $10M (€7.67M) on Cloud Seeding

High officials hope rainfall will help put out wildfires in Sumatra

Shocking Photos of Haze and Wildfires in Indonesia Hit the Public Eye – Photo Gallery

Shocking Photos of Haze and Wildfires in Indonesia Hit the Public Eye – Photo Gallery

The pictures were released by Greenpeace, show the damage caused by forest fires

Air Pollution Levels in Malaysia Hit Hazardous Levels, Officials Declare State of Emergency

Air Pollution Levels in Malaysia Hit Hazardous Levels, Officials Declare State of Emergency

Forest fires are wreaking havoc in Sumatra, affect air quality in nearby countries

Air Pollution in Singapore Hits Highest Level on Record

Air Pollution in Singapore Hits Highest Level on Record

High officials put the blame on oil and timber plantations in Sumatra

Climate Change Expected to Up the Frequency of Wildfires in the US

Climate Change Expected to Up the Frequency of Wildfires in the US

Researchers are concerned about how emissions from wildfires will further affect climate

Australia's Summer Is So Hot, Two New Colors Are Added to Temperature Charts

Australia's Summer Is So Hot, Two New Colors Are Added to Temperature Charts

Purple and pink might just become the official colors of global warming, some argue

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 7th, 2013
Major Wildfires Sweep Through Australia, 100 People Go Missing

Major Wildfires Sweep Through Australia, 100 People Go Missing

It is likely that climate change augmented the aggressiveness of these wildfires, some say

Infrared Instruments Pierce Thick Smoke Clouds in Idaho [Photo]

Infrared Instruments Pierce Thick Smoke Clouds in Idaho [Photo]

This enables experts to analyze the extent of the damage

Wildfires Spread Throughout Washington State [Photo]

Wildfires Spread Throughout Washington State [Photo]

NASA keeps an eye on the phenomenon from high in orbit

Suomi Sees Aerosol Pollution from Wildfires

Suomi Sees Aerosol Pollution from Wildfires

Numerous fires currently rage through Russia and Africa

NASA Sees Siberian Wildfires from Orbit

NASA Sees Siberian Wildfires from Orbit

Authorities are working hard to keep the flames under control

US Covered in Wildfire Smoke Clouds [Photo]

US Covered in Wildfire Smoke Clouds [Photo]

NASA is using its satellite to monitor aerosol concentrations

 
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