AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: Wildfire smoke and air quality across the United States. iNaturalist: Map of wildlife and plant sightings shared by naturalists worldwide.
| AirNow Fire and Smoke Map | iNaturalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | EPA monitors, PurpleAir sensors, NOAA smoke data | Citizen science observations |
| Made by | US EPA and US Forest Service | iNaturalist (non-profit) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
- Air quality from monitors and sensors
- Smoke plume layer
- Fire locations
What you can do with iNaturalist
- Map of millions of observations
- Search by species or place
- Identification help from the community
- Seek app for beginners
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.