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British Columbia and Washington

On October 15, 2002, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) detected a few scattered fires burning in Washington (lower right) and on Vancouver (left of center). The active fires are marked with red dots. At upper right, smoke appears to cloud the scene.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published November 7, 2002
Data acquired October 15 - 15, 2002

Source:
Aqua > MODIS
Topic:
Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires
Collection:
Visible Earth