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Heat Wave in Southern California

September 5, 2007, marked the end of a week-long heat wave that led to 31 deaths and triggered power outages across southern California. Not surprisingly, the hottest areas, shown in yellow, correspond with sparsely vegetated desert regions.


NASA image created by Jesse Allen, using data obtained from the Goddard Land Processes data archives (LAADS).

Published September 8, 2007
Data acquired September 5, 2007

Source:
Terra > MODIS