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In certain environments, dark particles in smoke from fires can inhibit cloud formation and limit rainfall.


NASA Earth Observatory images by Jesse Allen, using data from the NASA/GSFC/JPL MISR Team and MODIS data from the Level 1 and Atmospheres Active Distribution System (LAADS). Caption by Adam Voiland, with information from Carol Rasmussen.

Published September 24, 2015
Data acquired November 15, 2012 - January 18, 2013

Sources:
Terra > MISR
Terra > MODIS