Australian bush fire smoke

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Australian bush fire smoke

Bush fire smoke. Satellite image of smoke from bush fires in Australia being blown out over the Pacific Ocean (blue). The fires surrounded much of the city of Sydney in New South Wales, damaging property and taking lives. This image was taken by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on board the Aqua satellite on 21st January 2003

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2003 Aqua Atmospheric Australia Australian Cloud Damage Earth Observation Environmental Fire Fires From Space Image January Moderate Resolution Imaging Modis New South Wales Smoke Spectroradiometer Wild Satellite Imagery

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library captures the devastating impact of Australian bush fires in 2003. The image, taken by the Aqua satellite's Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument, showcases a haunting scene as smoke billows out over the Pacific Ocean, creating an ethereal blue haze. The fires depicted in this photograph had engulfed vast areas surrounding Sydney, New South Wales. This catastrophic event not only caused extensive damage to properties but also claimed numerous lives. The sheer scale of destruction is evident as the smoke engulfs the city and spreads across the oceanic expanse. What makes this image particularly striking is its perspective from space. It serves as a poignant reminder of how environmental disasters can be observed and documented through advanced earth observation technology like MODIS. Such satellite imagery provides valuable insights into our planet's atmospheric conditions and enables scientists to study climate patterns and their consequences. While it may be difficult to witness such devastation captured within a single frame, it serves as a call for action towards preserving our environment and preventing future calamities like these bushfires. This photograph stands as a testament to both nature's power and humanity's responsibility to protect our fragile ecosystems.

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