'Unprecedented': more than 100 Arctic wildfires burn in worst ever season

Huge blazes in Greenland, Siberia and Alaska are producing plumes of smoke that can be seen from spaceThe Arctic is suffering its worst wildfire season on record, with huge blazes in Greenland, Siberia and Alaska producing plumes of smoke that can beseen from space.The Arctic region has recorded itshottest June ever. Since the start of that month, more than 100 wildfires have burned in the Arctic circle. In Russia,11 of 49 regions are experiencing wildfires.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 26, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Edward Helmore Tags: Arctic Wildfires Greenland Alaska Meteorology Natural disasters and extreme weather World news Science Source Type: news