NASA | Satellites See Smoke Plume from Fourmile Canyon Fire

A fire in Boulder, Colorado, has expanded to over 7,000 acres, as captured by NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites. The fire started in Four Mile Canyon and was exacerbated by strong winds, leading to rapid spread. Thousands have evacuated, and nearly 100 structures have been destroyed.

What was the total area affected by the fire in Boulder, Colorado?

• 7000 acres

• 5000 acres

• 10000 acres

• 9000 acres

Which satellites captured images of the Boulder fire?

• Hubble and Spitzer

• Voyager and Cassini

• Terra and Aqua

• Galileo and Juno

Where did the fire in Boulder originate?

• South Boulder

• Four Mile Canyon

• North Boulder

• East Boulder

What natural factor contributed to the rapid spread of the fire?

• Heavy rainfall

• Gusting winds

• Earthquake

• Snowfall

Approximately how many structures were destroyed by the fire?

• 150

• 100

• 50

• 75