Fires in Queensland, Australia

Acquired October 17, 2009, this true-color image shows fires burning along the Queensland coast. Red outlines indicate actively burning fires. With a few exceptions, wind blows smoke from the fires toward the northwest.

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NASA image by Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team. Caption by Michon Scott.

Published October 19, 2009
Data acquired October 17, 2009

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Aqua > MODIS