Fires in Madagascar

This true-color image from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor on the Aqua satellite shows scores of fires (red dots) burning across Madagascar, off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. This image was captured on June 30, 2003.

---

Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published July 2, 2003
Data acquired June 30 - 30, 2003

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response