NASA Imaging Technology Sheds Light on California's Rim Fire

As California's giant Rim Fire continues to rage, new imaging techniques by NASA are providing a more comprehensive picture of what's happening on the ground, all captured from miles above Earth.

The blaze, which started on Aug. 17, has already consumed over 180,000 acres and is set to become the sixth largest in California's history. NASA satellite imagery is helping to analyze the blaze as well as provide an incredibly accurate picture of its scope and trajectory while remaining at a safe distance.

For example, the image below was taken by the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer, or MISR. The device is located on NASA’s Terra spacecraft, which is currently orbiting the Earth. Read more...