Wildfires in Florida

Plagued by drought, Florida experienced numerous fires over the preceding few months. In this MODIS image, fires are indicated by red dots superimposed on a true-color surface reflectance product.

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Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published May 19, 2001
Data acquired May 19, 2001

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Environmental Impacts > Biomass Burning