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Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale

For most of the past decade, forecasters have been able to use satellites to track these smoke plumes, but the view was only two-dimensional

Astrobitica August 8, 2025 (Last updated: August 8, 2025) 1 minute read

For most of the past decade, forecasters have been able to use satellites to track these smoke plumes, but the view was only two-dimensional

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