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More Smoke Can Mean Less Rain
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Published September 24, 2015
In certain environments, dark particles in smoke from fires can inhibit cloud formation and limit rainfall.
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Changing Views of Fine Particulate Pollution
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Published June 24, 2015
Improved data from several satellites illustrates how concentrations of fine particulate pollution have changed over time.
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High-Latitude Forest Fires Behave Differently in North America and Eurasia
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Published February 4, 2015
Research shows that very similar boreal landscapes produce very different types of fires.
Satellites Map Fine Aerosol Pollution Over China
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Published March 23, 2012
In a country where data on airborne particulates (PM2.5) is scarce, satellites offer a top-down view.
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Where on Earth? February 2012 Quiz
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Published February 9, 2012
Here’s another chance to play geographical detective! Identify this location and answer a series of questions to win a print of the image.
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Where on Earth...?
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Published November 4, 2011
Play geographic detective. Take a look at the full image and answer the quiz questions for a chance to win the MISR mystery quiz.
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