Fires in northern China

With Siberia still covered in snow (top), parts of northern China (left) and Russia (right) are thawing. Fires (red dots) indicate agricultural activity is underway, as farmers and ranchers prepare land for planting and pasture. This image was acquired on March 22, 2003.

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Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published March 25, 2003
Data acquired March 22 - 22, 2003

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collections:

MODIS Rapid Response

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