Friday, November 14, 2008

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1630Z NOVEMBER 14, 2008

California:
Light to moderately dense smoke can be seen coming from the Tea Incident
Fire on the coast of Santa Barbara County.  The smoke is moving west
extending over 85km and reaching the northern Channel Islands.

-Salemi

 


Unless otherwise indicated:
  • Areas of smoke are analyzed using GOES-EAST and GOES-WEST Visible satellite imagery.
  • Only a general description of areas of smoke or significant smoke plumes will be analyzed.
  • A quantitative assessment of the density/amount of particulate or the vertical distribution is not included.
  • Widespread cloudiness may prevent the detection of smoke even from significant fires.