NASA Rainfall Data and Global Fire Weather

The video discusses global fire occurrences, highlighting the different drivers of fires across continents. It explains NASA's role in monitoring fires using satellite data, particularly through the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission (GPM). The global fire weather database is introduced as a tool for understanding fire conditions, with applications in countries like Indonesia and Canada. The video also covers the impact of smoke plumes on air quality and future research directions using satellite data to understand extreme fire events.

Describe the impact of fires in British Columbia in 2017 as outlined in the text.

What are the potential effects of smoke plumes from fires as discussed in the text?