This is an early account of the analysis of this unusual atmospheric event.
Comments are most welcome.
The 1000 km long smoke ribbon was clearly visible in the SeaWiFS polar orbiting satellite data as shown in Figure 1. Click on the image for a larger picture. See also a GIF Animation of the plume during the daylight hours on Oct. 8, 98. Click on the image for a larger picture. The plume stretches from the north to the south.