Day: September 23, 2019

JPSS/GOES Fire Detection Capabilities – Swan Lake Fire, AK

by Jorel Torres on September 23rd, 2019

The Swan Lake Fire, located in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, south of Anchorage, AK initiated in June 2019 due to lightning. Over the past few months, the fire has steadily grown, and as of 20 August 2019, more than 130,000 acres have burned. To get a close look at the fire refer to the following Continue Reading

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