Fires in Canada 2023 | Landsat Earth Satellites | USGS

Fires in Canada 2023 | Landsat Earth Satellites | USGS

Smoke filled the skies over western Canada and even much of the United States in May 2023. The source was several wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia.

Near the end of May, rain and cooler temperatures finally brought some relief for the out-of-control fires.

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Credit: United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Duration: 2 minutes

Release Date: June 27, 2023

 

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