Russian smoke off Iceland

On September 13, 2002, smoke from massive forest fires in northwest Russia stretched out over the Atlantic Ocean and lapped at the shores of Iceland (upper left). This image was acquired by the Terra MODIS sensor.

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Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published October 9, 2002
Data acquired September 13 - 13, 2002

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collections:

MODIS Rapid Response

Visible Earth