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Fires in Mato Grosso region, Brazil

Already heavily deforested, the Mato Grasso region of Brazil is experiencing several fires (red dots), as seen in this true-color MODIS image. MODIS has thermal detectors uniquely designed to detect thermal; radiation as high as 500K without saturating.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team

Published June 12, 2001
Data acquired June 12, 2001

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topics:
Human Dimensions > Environmental Impacts > Biomass Burning
Human Dimensions > Environmental Impacts > Deforestation
Collection:
Visible Earth