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The dark green landscape of the Amazon is interrupted by patches of light brown along the bottom and right side of the image. There is also some light brown patching diagonally in the top left. A smoky haze emanates from each of these regions.

Fires Rage Along Brazil’s Deforestation Frontier

Dense smoke streamed from rainforests in Amazonas and Pará. View the full story

Credits: NASA Earth Observatory/Michala Garrison
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TakenAugust 4, 2024
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