Dust, Ash, Fire & Smoke Educational Resources | NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Dust, Ash, Fire & Smoke Educational Resources What's in the Air We Breathe? Dust, ash, fire & smoke all pose serious health risks, cause dangerous travel conditions, and require early warnings to keep people safe. But what exactly is a dust storm, and how does smoke from a wildfire in California travel hundreds of miles to the other side of the country? Learn all about the science behind these events and how satellites track them to keep us safe. What Is a Dust Storm? What are dust storms and what causes them? What Is a Dust Storm? Why Do We Need To Keep An Eye On Volcanic Ash? Explore how ash can affect our lives Why Do We Need To Keep An Eye On Volcanic Ash? How Do Wildfires Spread? Check out this video about wildfires How Do Wildfires Spread? What Is a Firestorm? Fire...storm? Learn more about this terrifying phenomena What Is a Firestorm? How Is Air Quality Measured? Learn more about air quality and why it's so important How Is Air Quality Measured? Make a Corsi-Rosenthal Air Filter Learn to make an Air Filter Make a Corsi-Rosenthal Air Filter Related Info Educational Games Educational Videos Resources for Teachers Request Educational Materials Contact