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The Four Corners

The Four Corners of the Southwestern United States is visible in these MODIS true-color images acquired March 31, 2002 and April 4, 2002. The states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico compose the Four Corners. Also visible in the March 31 image are the states of Idaho (top left), Wyoming (top right), Nevada (upper left), California (lower left), Baja California and northern Mexico (bottom left), and eastern Texas (bottom right). The number of fires (red dots) increased in the space of four days — one visible on March 31st and six on April 4th.


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

Published April 10, 2002
Data acquired April 4 - 4, 2002

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topic:
Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires
Collections:
MODIS Rapid Response
Visible Earth