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Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.653°N, 89.752°W — Near Elk, MO, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Elk, Missouri, as heavy density. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source distinguishes the satellite-observed smoke extent from ground-level air quality and health alerts.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
2/10

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