NASA aircraft surveys wildfire-generated fire clouds over British Columbia
A NASA high-altitude research plane was observed flying above British Columbia's wildfires to study fire-induced thunderstorm clouds.
Why it matters
Studying fire-generated storms improves warnings and safety as climate-driven wildfires become more frequent.
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