NASA and NOAA Take to the Air to Chase Smoke

The video discusses how smoke from fires can travel vast distances, impacting air quality and weather. NASA, along with partners, is conducting the Fire Influence on Regional to Global Environments and Air Quality (Fire XAQ) mission to study smoke across North America. The mission involves taking air samples from various altitudes and locations, including Boise, ID, and Salina, KS. The collected data is analyzed to improve forecasts of smoke travel and its effects. This research is part of NASA's broader efforts to understand fires and their impact on our planet.

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