Fires Scorch Oregon

Several large wildfires burned out of control in Oregon through most of July and into August 2002, while there was also fire activity in Washington and California.

This true-color Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) from August 27, 2002, shows the Biscuit and Tiller Complex Fires in Oregon. The Biscuit Fire (south) has a large, purplish-brown burn scar that gives evidence of the immensity of the fire.

Metadata

  • Sensor

    Terra/MODIS

  • Start Date

    2002-08-27

  • Event Start Date

    2002-07-13

  • NH Image ID

    4721

  • NH Event ID

    4123

  • NH Posting Date

    2002-08-29