Map of fires in Indonesia

Indonesia fires Nov 5, 2015 map
The red areas represent heat detected by a satellite over Indonesia on November 5, 2015. NASA.

The map shows heat from wildfires detected by the MODIS satellite over Indonesia on November 5, 2015.

Yesterday we wrote about the United States sending some fire equipment to Indonesia, where massive wildfires are burning across the 3,100-mile length of the country creating very serious air quality issues. Visibility in some cities has been reduced to about 100 feet.

 

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.