Snapshot Serengeti Talk

Is this a fire at night?

  • paul.katcher by paul.katcher

    This shot has a very concentrated light source. Could it be a fire? poachers? military?

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  • craigpacker by craigpacker scientist

    Yes, it's a grass fire at night.

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  • craigpacker by craigpacker scientist

    Some fires are set by poachers; others are set early in the dry season by the National Parks staff to prevent "hot fires" later in the season.

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