Carbon Monoxide/Fires Over Africa

This image shows high values (reds and yellows) of carbon monoxide over the African Sahel, measured by MOPITT. This is associated with widespread biomass burning that typically occurs in this region during February and March.

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Scientific Visualization Studio, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,

Published April 18, 2000
Data acquired April 18, 2000

Source:

Terra > MOPITT

Topics:

Atmosphere > Air Quality > Carbon Monoxide

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Chemistry > Carbon Monoxide

Human Dimensions > Environmental Impacts > Biomass Burning