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A wildfire burning above the Arctic Circle in Russia on June 14, 2020
A wildfire burning above the Arctic Circle in Russia on June 14, 2020 Image: Brian Kahn (G/O Media)

Even when they’re not burning by frozen lakes, the wildfires of Siberia still look daunting from space. On a clear day, the towering plume of smoke is the only thing visible for miles above the flat, tundra landscape. And yes, those are patches of snow.