Fires in Myanmar

This image from March 9, 2003, shows widespread biomass burning (red dots) across Myanmar (center) and surrounding countries in Southeast Asia. Smoke is pooling between ridges and in low-lying areas. Countries shown are Bangladesh (left), India (top left), China (top right), and Thailand (bottom right). The large river running north-south through Myanmar is the Irrawaddy River.

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Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published March 9, 2003
Data acquired March 9 - 9, 2003

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Topic:

Human Dimensions > Environmental Impacts > Biomass Burning

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response