2020 Castle Fire Animation
By Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection
2020 (approx.)
Detailed Description
A time series of Landsat Analysis Read Data (ARD) false color composites using short-wave infrared, near infrared, and red bands (Bands 7, 5, 4) acquired from August to November 2020 over the Castle (SQF Complex) Fire in California. Vegetation is shown in shades of green, active fire appears orange, and the subsequent burn scar shows as a reddish-brown color.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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