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MODIS: Fires in Angloa, Congo, and Zambia

MODIS captured this image of smoke from fires in Angola, Congo, and Zambia. The MODIS Active Fire Detection product (MOD14) was used as an overlay on this image so that the actual fires can be indicated.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Science Team

Published November 30, 2000
Data acquired August 23, 2000

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topics:
Atmosphere > Aerosols > Dust/Ash
Human Dimensions > Environmental Impacts > Biomass Burning
Collection:
Visible Earth