Fires Burn Farms and Ranches in Oklahoma and Kansas
![Satellite image showing burn damage caused by fires.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/IOW_CLU_FireBurnFarms.jpg?itok=hgGHlCEz)
Detailed Description
Landsat's shortwave infrared (SWIR) band measures reduced moisture content in soil and vegetation. When combined with its near-infrared (NIR) band, which helps reveal actively growing vegetation, Landsat produces highly accurate images and maps of burned areas.