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Fires in the Amur Region, Russia

Large fires (red dots) and burn scars are visible in this true-color MODIS image from May 16, 2002. The fires are burning in the Amur River region in eastern Russia--a highly agricultural region. These fires have likely been set to assist in cultivation of the land.


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

Published May 24, 2002
Data acquired May 17 - 17, 2002

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topics:
Agriculture > Forest Science > Forest Fire Science
Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Fire Characteristics
Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Fire Occurrence
Biosphere > Vegetation > Reclamation/Revegetation/Restoration
Biosphere > Vegetation > Vegetation Cover
Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires
Collections:
MODIS Rapid Response
Visible Earth