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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.988°N, 86.445°W — Near Sylacauga, AL, United States

A medium-density smoke area was observed by satellite near Sylacauga, Alabama, centered at 32.988°N, 86.445°W. 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
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
1/10

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