Fires in Tuva Region, Russia

MODIS detected numerous fires(red dots) and heavy smoke in south central Russia in the Tuva region, just north of the northwest Mongolia border. This image was acquired on June 10, 2002.

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

Published June 17, 2002
Data acquired June 10 - 10, 2002

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collection:

Visible Earth