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May 4th, 2011
Fires in Amur Region: Data from Space

Over 100 “hot spots” – probable fire blazes – have been detected on May 3 in Amur Region according to operational satellite-based monitoring data. Thermal anomalies are detected using MODIS sensors of Terra and Aqua satellites. Fire blazes and a great number of burnt out areas can be seen on detailed SPOT 4 images (resolution of 20 m). Satellite data and auxiliary information about fire situation in Russia is updated every day on the thematic SFMS “Kosmosnimki-Fires” service” . Read More