brazilian wild fires

Image of the week: Brazilian wildfires

 

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brazilian wild fires
brazilian wild fires

This week’s image of the week is of the many fires that have been affecting Brazil’s northern most state, Roraima.

Last Updated

14 November 2024

Published on

26 March 2024

Recent drought conditions have exacerbated the fires, and the area, known for its dense forests and unique biodiversity, is facing a serious threat to its ecosystems and population.

To track the location of wildfires around the world, visit the Global Wildfire Information Service

Fire image

This image was captured by the OLCI instrument on one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 23 March 2024.

EUMETSAT operates the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites, in cooperation with ESA, and delivers the marine data on behalf of the European Union.

 

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