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Heavy satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.959°N, 113.566°W — Near Bonner, MT, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Bonner, Montana, as heavy density for observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 8, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source distinguishes this satellite-observed smoke extent from a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

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

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
2/10

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