Fires in South America

The annual fire season in Brazil and Bolivia ramped up in August 2010 with unusually widespread and intense fires.
Fires in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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Fires in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

This true-color image shows large fires burning in a national park and a nature reserve in Bolivia on September 8, 2010.

Published Sep 9, 2010

Land Fires

Fires in South America
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Fires in South America

More than 148,900 fire detections are in this image of Brazil and Bolivia from August 23, 2010.

Published Aug 26, 2010

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires

Fires in South America
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Fires in South America

Acquired August 22, 2010, this natural-color image shows fires burning in Brazil.

Published Aug 24, 2010

Fires

Fires in Brazil
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Fires in Brazil

Fires burn along the southeast edge of the Amazon Rain Forest in this natural color image from August 17, 2010.

Published Aug 18, 2010

Land Fires

Fires in Bolivia
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Fires in Bolivia

Scores of fires swath Bolivia in smoke in this true-color image from August 16, 2010.

Published Aug 17, 2010

Atmosphere Land Fires

Fires near Porto Velho, Brazil
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Fires near Porto Velho, Brazil

Acquired August 7, 2010, this natural-color image shows fires burning along deforested areas and roads near Porto Velho, Brazil.

Published Aug 17, 2010

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires Human Presence