Wildfire smoke plumes can rival volcanic eruptions in the stratosphere

Name: Wildfire smoke plumes can rival volcanic eruptions in the stratosphere
Uploaded: 2026-08-05T18:55:38Z
Duration: 2 min 28 s
Description: Dr. David Peterson explains how extreme wildfire smoke plumes can reach the stratosphere, absorbing solar radiation, creating circulation patterns, and rivaling volcanic eruptions like Mount Pinatubo.

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Dr. David Peterson explains how extreme wildfire smoke plumes can reach the stratosphere, absorbing solar radiation, creating circulation patterns, and rivaling volcanic eruptions like Mount Pinatubo.