Burning
November 1, 2009
This photo is dated October 28, 2009 – it was taken by NASA’s Earth Observatory. Interest of course was directed to the oil spill in the sea southwest. But take a look at central Timor, at its driest moment on the eve of the rainy season.
If we needed any further proof, here is NASA’s 10 day “Fire Map” showing fires between October 17 – 28. Timor is essentially all fire.
November 4, 2009 at 3:50 pm
No wonder I smelled burning every day I was in East Timor. I had no idea it was that widespread.
November 20, 2009 at 7:49 am
[...] No where is how hot and dry things have got more clearly demonstrated than in NASA’s ten day “Fire Map” showing fires between October 17 – 28. As a fellow blogger noted, ‘Timor is essentially on fire’. (Image via Rai Katek) [...]