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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.980°N, 122.583°W

The source reports a medium-density smoke classification from GOES-EAST observations on October 5, 2026. It states that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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

Why it matters

It documents a satellite-observed smoke extent while distinguishing it from ground-level air-quality data and a health alert.

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