Fires in Northern and Central Australia
February 6, 2013
Fires haven’t abated in northwest and central Australia. This true-color Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer image was captured by the Aqua satellite on October 16, 2002. Active fires are indicated by red dots. Burn scars appear deep reddish brown.
Credit: Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC
