NASA images show wildfires have destroyed nearly one third of Australia's Kangaroo Island
2020-01-09 08:52:50 source：CBS News
January 8, 2020
New images from NASA illustrate the devastating impact of the wildfires in Australia. Satellite pictures show nearly a third of Kangaroo Island — a former haven for wildlife — scorched by the bushfires.
Kangaroo Island, which is located off the mainland of South Australia, is filled with protected nature reserves that are home to sea lions, koalas, diverse and endangered bird species and many other types of wildlife. However, the fires have damaged a huge portion of the island, as seen in dramatic before and after images released by NASA.
NASA's Terra satellite took a photo of the island on December 16, 2019 (bottom) and another (top) on January 7, 2020. NASA said one-third of the island, over 383,000 acres, shows burn scars and areas that are still burning.
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