First published Oct 31, 2026, 9:59:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 9:59:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 22.143°N, 97.735°W — Near Tampico Alto, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

A satellite observation identified a medium-density smoke extent near Tampico Alto on October 31, 2026. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Tampico Alto, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Mexico

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It records a satellite-observed smoke extent but provides no ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 22.143°N, 97.735°W — Near Tampico Alto, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, MexicoNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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