Fires and burn scars in Central Alaska

Numerous large fires continue to burn in central Alaska, as an exceptionally warm, dry spring have kept firefighters’ hands full. this image is from May 25, 2002.

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

Published May 29, 2002
Data acquired May 28 - 28, 2002

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response