January 2020 – Fires and Smoke

Aerosols from Australia Fires Extends

Two things to note in the latest Suomi NPP OMPS aerosol index map. First, the Australia fires smoke has extended past Africa into the Indian Ocean. Second, some of the smoke has now moved north into the equatorial Pacific.

Suomi NPP Image of aerosols coming from the Australian fires. Credit: NASA

Smoke from Australia Fires Covering Much of Peru and Argentina

Suomi NPP showing aerosols from Australia fires — The latest #SNPP #OMPS aerosol index now shows that #Smoke from the #AustraliaFires now covers almost all of Peru and Argentina. Credit: NASA