Drought-parched wetlands in South America have been burning for weeks.
Published Sep 17, 2020
Acquired October 10, 2009, this true-color image shows a cluster of fires burning not far from the Yenisey (Yenisei) River.
Published Oct 12, 2009
Following a notable increase in fire activity in August 2019 and a gradual rise in deforestation, scientists have been watching for signs of how 2020 might shape up. Several worrisome signs have emerged.
Published Aug 19, 2020Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
More than 148,900 fire detections are in this image of Brazil and Bolivia from August 23, 2010.
Published Aug 26, 2010
Smoke billowed from several fires in north-central Russia in June 2016.
Published Jun 30, 2016
Acquired August 22, 2010, this natural-color image shows fires burning in Brazil.
Published Aug 24, 2010
Fires were widespread across South America on August 24, 2006, when MODIS on NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the continent and captured this image. The sensor detected scores of active fires (locations marked in red) in a variety of ecological regions, and thick smoke hung over the land in many places.
Published Aug 25, 2006
