ERS-2 multitemporal image over East Kilimantan

ERS-2 SAR data was used to investigate the effects of forest fires in the East Kilmantan region of Borneo, in 1997/98. Optical satellite systems were severely limited by smoke and haze - no obstacles for SAR. Burnt areas are visible in different shades of yellow to orange which can be related to different damage levels of the vegetation. Unburned vegetation appears in blue. Photo: ESA