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Fires in Sumatra, Indonesia

Large fires (red dots) are visible in this true-color MODIS image acquired March 10, 2002. Smoke plumes from the fires can be seen blowing south, then drifting west and north. Smoke is distinguishable from the clouds by its hazy opacity, whereas the clouds are bright white and textured.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published March 29, 2002
Data acquired March 10 - 10, 2002

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topic:
Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires