In Canada, at least 75,000 hectares have burned across the country this year, and wildfire season could last all summer. Smoke from the raging forest fires in Canada reached Norway on Friday and Great Britain on Monday, and according to researchers, based on satellite images, the smoke cloud will spread to parts of Europe in the coming days and will remain in the upper atmosphere.
Because smoke enters the atmosphere at higher altitudes, it can persist for longer periods and travel long distances.
Earlier this month, wildfires enveloped New York City in a dangerous orange haze. He advised the townspeople to stay within the four walls if possible.
This is harmful to people’s health
to caution Cathy Hochul Governor of New York. The US authorities asked everyone to stay home and wear masks.
Orange skies in America
Then, the question may be raised whether orange skies and polluted air could develop in Europe due to smoke, as happened in New York. How will smoke from Canadian wildfires affect air quality on our continent?
According to experts, the effects will not be the same in Europe. Smoke does not lead to a significant deterioration in air quality for the population, as it remains in the upper layers of the atmosphere, but at the same time wonderful changes are expected in our sky.
Although the smoke is high in the atmosphere, it could cause visible sunrises and sunsets over the next few days
– – mentioned Euronews about it.
When smoke from wildfires in Canada reaches Norway, it’s a big world @tweet He says we might be able to see some haze or smell smoke. Senior scientists @tweet He made simulations showing how smoke moves through the atmosphere:https://t.co/YguzogMH3c
– NILU (NILU_now) June 7, 2023
