logo
welcome
Space

Space

Satellite watches as hazardous wildfire particles drift into the air

Space
Summary
Nutrition label

74% Informative

A European -Japanese satellite began watching the spread of wildfire smoke particles in recent months .

The European Space Agency says such particles have the potential to disrupt weather patterns and accelerate global warming.

The satellite image was captured just a day before Debby made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.

Scientists say studying this complex relationship "is fundamental to understanding Earth 's climate".