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Natural Hazards >> Fires >> Fires in Central Africa
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Fires in Central Africa
Across a broad area of west-central Africa, hundreds, probably thousands of fires were burning on June 16, 2004, when the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’ Aqua satellite captured this image. Pixels in which fires were detected are marked with yellow dots. The scene shows parts of Democratic Republic of Congo (roughly top third of image), Angola (middle), and Botswana (bottom). The widespread nature of the fires, their location, and the time of year suggest these are agricultural fires being used to clear and renew pasture or farmland. While they are not necessarily immediately hazardous, such fires can have a strong impact on weather, climate, human health, and natural resources. Image by Jesse Allen, based on data from the MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Recommend this Image to a Friend Fires: Topic Home | Archive | Related Links Natural Hazards Home | Section FAQ
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Image Posted June 16, 2004 Satellite & Sensor Aqua- MODIS Other Images for this Event Posted: Jul 06, 2004 Posted: May 17, 2004 Posted: May 11, 2004 Posted: May 06, 2004 Posted: May 05, 2004 Fires Latest Events Fires in Oregon and Northern California Fire in the Kalahari Fires in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa Fires in Central South America Fires in Idaho Bushfires in Northern Territory, Australia
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