Fires in Central America and the Caribbean
Fires in Central America and the Caribbean
22 March 2004
The following MODIS scenes show fires burning in Central America and the Caribbean on 21 March 2004, especially Cuba, Columbia and Panama. Countries in this region generally make intensive use of fire in agricultural activities, especially in the burning of pastures and fields.
21 March 2004
15:55 UTC
(Terra Satellite)
21 March 2004
16:00 UTC
(Terra Satellite)
(Image courtesy MODIS).
For additional information on the Region see Country Archive for:
As well as the Regional Mesoamerica Wildland Fire Network
