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Fires in Southeast Asia

Hundreds of fires were detected across Southeast Asia in February 2010. Widespread fires are a common occurrence during the region's annual dry season.
Fires in Southeast Asia
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Fires in Southeast Asia

Thick smoke from hundreds of fires in Southeast Asia hid most of the land surface from view on April 5, 2010.

Published Apr 6, 2010

Atmosphere Land Life Fires Human Presence

Widespread Fires, Smoky Skies Across Southeast Asia
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Widespread Fires, Smoky Skies Across Southeast Asia

Hundreds of fires in Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam were creating smoky skies on March 5, 2010.

Published Mar 5, 2010

Atmosphere Land Life Fires Human Presence

Fires and Smoke Across Southeast Asia
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Fires and Smoke Across Southeast Asia

Skies across Southeast Asia were thick with smoke from hundreds of fires, probably agriculture related, on March 3, 2010.

Published Mar 3, 2010

Atmosphere Land Life Fires Human Presence

Fires in Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China
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Fires in Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China

Hundreds of active fires were burning across the hills and valleys of Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China on February 26, 2010.

Published Feb 26, 2010

Atmosphere Land Fires Human Presence

Fires in Cambodia
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Fires in Cambodia

Dozens of fires are scattered across crop areas and scrubland in central Cambodia in this image from February 17, 2010.

Published Feb 18, 2010

Land Fires Human Presence

Fires in Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam
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Fires in Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam

Fires dotted the landscape between Burma and Vietnam on February 10, 2010.

Published Feb 11, 2010

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