NOAA satellites are continuing to monitor wildfires throughout the US. Yesterday, GOES East captured this imagery of massive smoke plumes from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fires, Cooks Peak fire, and Cerro Pelado fire as well as the associated hot spots (red) in New Mexico. | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

45 years ago, NOAA's GOES-3 satellite captured the eruption of Mount St. Helens from orbit. The volcanic cloud rose an estimated 12-16 miles into the atmosphere over Washington state. | NOAA Satellite and Information Service