AtmoHub simulation maps smoke spread from Greek forest fires over Corinthian Gulf
A pilot atmospheric‑information service, AtmoHub, released a simulation of smoke dispersion from large forest fires recorded on 1 August 2026 in Porto Germeno, Boeotia, the Skaloma area of Fokida and Aigialia in Greece. Satellite observations and numerical models show the fires generate substantial smoke plumes. The model indicates prevailing weather conditions drive the plume from the Porto Germeno fire southwestward, covering the Corinthian Gulf and a large part of eastern Peloponnese. Smoke from the Aigialia and Fokida fires is projected mainly westward, following the general wind flow. A video of the simulated dispersion was published alongside the report.
Entities: Aigialia · AtmoHub · Boeotia · Fokida · Porto Germeño
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The AtmoHub simulation shows prevailing meteorological conditions favor the transport of smoke from the Porto Germeno fire toward the southwest, covering the Corinthian Gulf and much of eastern Pelop (AtmoHub simulation reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Significant forest fires were ongoing on 1 August 2026 in Porto Germeno, Boeotia, the Skaloma area of Fokida and Aigialia in Greece. (AtmoHub simulation reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The fires produced large quantities of smoke monitored via satellite observations and dispersion simulations. (AtmoHub simulation reports)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Smoke from the Aigialia and Fokida fires is mainly transported westward following the general wind flow. (AtmoHub simulation reports)