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A New Tool for Tracking Amazon Fires
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Published August 19, 2020
Following a notable increase in fire activity in August 2019 and a gradual rise in deforestation, scientists have been watching for signs of how 2020 might shape up. Several worrisome signs have emerged.
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Smoke Blankets Northern California
Several wildfires filled the skies with smoky haze.
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Four Fires in Colorado
Published August 17, 2020
The fires have burned more than 125,000 acres and are expected to burn for several more weeks.
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Double Cloud Trouble
Published August 13, 2020
Two atmospheric rivers hit Australia’s east and west coasts with severe rains on the same day.
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All Clear on the Western Front
Published August 8, 2020
The Suomi NPP satellite got a clear view of Western Europe, its nighttime lights, and its moonlit landscape.
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Hunting for Ice on Hudson Bay
Published August 10, 2020
Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals, their preferred prey.
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Another Intense Summer of Fires in Siberia
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Published August 6, 2020
Following an active 2019 season, fires in 2020 have again been abundant, widespread, and have produced abnormally large carbon emissions.
Hurricane Isaias Moves Over the Caribbean
Published July 31, 2020
The category 1 hurricane is headed for a brush with Florida’s Atlantic Coast.
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