Smoke from forest fires can reach stratosphere
http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/prrl/jh072203.html#1

Michael D. Fromm, Rene Servranckx, AGU


This study provides evidence that dense smoke plumes from a Canadian forest fire in 2001 enhanced aerosol levels in the lower stratosphere, causing atmospheric effects similar to those seen after a volcanic eruption.


Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Air Quality, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality:Dust and Particulates, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Air Quality:Dust and Particulates, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work:AGU Highlights
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change