Fires in Northern and Central Australia - selected image

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Fires in Northern and Central Australia

Fires haven’t abated in northwest and central Australia. This true-color Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer image was captured by the Aqua satellite on October 16, 2002. Active fires are indicated by red dots. Burn scars appear deep reddish brown.

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

Published October 18, 2002
Data acquired October 16 - 16, 2002

Source:: Aqua > MODIS

Topics:: Agriculture > Forest Science > Forest Fire Science; Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Fire Characteristics; Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Fire Occurrence; Biosphere > Vegetation > Reclamation/Revegetation/Restoration; Biosphere > Vegetation > Vegetation Cover; Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collection:: MODIS Rapid Response