Smoke and pollution in Eastern China

Smoke from several fires (red dots) and air pollution blankets eastern China in this true-color Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image from October 2, 2002. Bo-Hai Bay is at upper right, and two large Chinese rivers are visible: the Yellow River (north of center) and the Yangtze River (south of center).

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Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published October 27, 2002
Data acquired October 2 - 2, 2002

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Topics:

Atmosphere > Air Quality > Emissions

Atmosphere > Air Quality > Smog

Human Dimensions > Natural Hazards > Fires

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response