Fires Across Northwest Australia

October 16, 2002

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.

Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC