Mid-Atlantic United States

The east coast of the United States is in sun glint in this true-color MODIS image from June 9, 2002. Scattered fires were detected in (bottom to top)South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

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

Published June 16, 2002
Data acquired June 9 - 9, 2002

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collection:

Visible Earth