- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 28th, 2014
Photo of the Day: Smoke Pictured Hovering over the Great Lakes
The smoke in this photo originates from wildfires in Canada, NASA explains
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 23rd, 2014
Explosions Might One Day Be Used to Put Out Wildfires
The technique is similar to blowing out a candle, researchers explain
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 13th, 2014
Australian Wildfire Exceeds the Size of Melbourne
The flames can be easily seen from Earth's orbit
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 18th, 2014
California Wildfire Seen by the NPP Satellite – Photo
The Colby Fire is still roaring on the outskirts of Los Angeles
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 14th, 2013
Wildfire Growth Patterns Can Now Be Simulated by Computer Models
Researchers say the tool may save lives during long-term wildfires
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 28th, 2013
Indonesia Announces Plans to Spend $10M (€7.67M) on Cloud Seeding
High officials hope rainfall will help put out wildfires in Sumatra
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 25th, 2013
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 24th, 2013
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 22nd, 2013
Air Pollution in Singapore Hits Highest Level on Record
High officials put the blame on oil and timber plantations in Sumatra
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 22nd, 2013
Climate Change Expected to Up the Frequency of Wildfires in the US
Researchers are concerned about how emissions from wildfires will further affect climate
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 8th, 2013
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
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 7th, 2013
Major Wildfires Sweep Through Australia, 100 People Go Missing
It is likely that climate change augmented the aggressiveness of these wildfires, some say
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 21st, 2012
Infrared Instruments Pierce Thick Smoke Clouds in Idaho [Photo]
This enables experts to analyze the extent of the damage
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 21st, 2012
Wildfires Spread Throughout Washington State [Photo]
NASA keeps an eye on the phenomenon from high in orbit
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 30th, 2012
Suomi Sees Aerosol Pollution from Wildfires
Numerous fires currently rage through Russia and Africa
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 29th, 2012
NASA Sees Siberian Wildfires from Orbit
Authorities are working hard to keep the flames under control
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 20th, 2012
US Covered in Wildfire Smoke Clouds [Photo]
NASA is using its satellite to monitor aerosol concentrations