A Smoky Beach (IMAGE) University of Southern California Caption Smoke from wildfires on distant inland hills pours over the ocean at Venice Beach, Calif., Nov. 16 Credit Viterbi School of Engineering Usage Restrictions credit Viterbi School of Engineering License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.