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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.520°N, 112.136°W — Near Clancy, MT, United States

NOAA HMS classified the observed smoke extent as medium density using GOES-EAST data collected October 7, 2026. The source notes that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The satellite observation describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a 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
5/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
1/10

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