Canada wildfires smoke turns UK skies orange
Summary
Smoke from wildfires in Canada traveled over 4,000 miles to reach the UK, changing the sky to orange and red hues. This happened because smoke particles scatter blue light more, allowing warm colors to become visible during sunrise and sunset.Key Facts
- Wildfire smoke from central Canada reached the UK, changing sky colors.
- Smoke traveled over 4,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Smoke particles scatter blue light, revealing orange and red tones.
- Many Canadian provinces, such as Manitoba and Saskatchewan, experienced intense wildfires.
- The smoke was carried by strong winds in the upper atmosphere known as the jet stream.
- The smoke is high in the sky and does not affect air quality on the ground in the UK.
- Another smoke plume is expected to arrive with a weather system on Monday.
- By midweek, a change in weather will stop more smoke from coming, but southerly winds could bring Sahara dust.
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