Wildfires and smoke 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 June 22, 2002
Data acquired June 18 - 18, 2002

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response