Video clip of fires as seen from space shuttle

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The only way I know to get to this video clip is to do this:

Go to: http://www.signonsandiego.com/

On the right side of the screen, under "Fire video," click on "California fires from orbit (NASA)"

You will have to watch a 16-second commercial, then you will be shown the 91-second video taken from the space shuttle. The best view is towards the end of the clip.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear bob_weaver...

That is awesome...and heartbreaking...

I didn't see any commercials, though...

Otherwise, it was just as you described...

The smoke plumes are astonishing!

Thank you for posting this...

K&R

:applause: :applause:

[Warren DeMontague]

2. I'm surprised they didn't offer a 2nd viewpoint, in the interest of being "fair and balanced" to the

anti-science cretins who run the Republican Party.... You know, where the Earth is flat.


Seriously, astounding video. Frightening.

[Bjornsdotter]

3. Thanks

...that was scary and interesting.

Cheers

[Wilms]

4. Here's a permalink for the video.

http://video.ap.org/v/Default.aspx?partner=en-ap&g=9b93ed0c-42c1-439d-970c-878fea86708d&f=CADIU&mk=en-ap

[RushIsRot]

5. But, but, but...the world IS flat! You can see it in the videos!

Anyone can!

[KatyMan]

6. What's that big plume out in the ocean?

Kinda weird looking, maybe I was looking at it wrong? It looks like there's a fire in the ocean...???

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7. The smoke has blown more than 500 miles to the west