Image from space shows how Soberanes fire has burned and scarred Central Coast
A satellite captured images of the burn scar left by the Soberanes fire.
Landsat 8 passed over the Central Coast on July 13 before the outbreak of the fire on July 22 nd , sparked by an illegal, abandoned campfire at Garrapata State Park.
Seven days after the wildfire began, Landsat 8 passed over the area again on July 29, this time showing a sizeable burn scar.
A pass over on August 14 shows the progression of the burn scar.
As of August 26 th , the Soberanes wildfire is 142 square miles and 60 percent contained.
The USGS released the images online as part of its EarthView series.
The Landsat Project is a joint initiative between the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. The U.S. has launched a total of nine of Landsats, with three still in operation.
