Visible Earth: Fires in Northern and Central Australia

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

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.

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2002-10-18

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Fires in Northern and Central Australia

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