Smoke plume map of California fires

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the smoke plume map of California wildfires, which has reached across the continent, affecting air quality as far as New York City. A specific interactive map centered on Oregon allows users to zoom in and view smoke plumes across all of North America. Users are encouraged to utilize the overlays feature to reveal detailed smoke plume data.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of wildfire impact on air quality
  • Familiarity with interactive mapping tools
  • Knowledge of smoke plume behavior and dispersion
  • Basic navigation skills for web-based resources
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore interactive mapping tools like Google Earth for environmental data
  • Research the effects of wildfire smoke on public health
  • Learn about air quality monitoring techniques and tools
  • Investigate the role of meteorological conditions in smoke dispersion
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Environmental scientists, public health officials, emergency responders, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of wildfires on air quality and public safety.

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Here is a another, not so pretty, smoke plume map.
It is centered on Oregon, but is zoomable and can show all of North America.
Go to the overlays to reveal the smoke plumes.
 

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