Before, during and after. The enormous fire on the Veluwe has been mapped by researchers from Wageningen University. These six satellite and infrared images show the extent and consequences of fire at ‘t Harde shooting camp.
Joost Houtappels
General reporter
1. As it was
The first image is from Saturday April 25, four days before the fire. You can see a mix of forest, heathland and sandy areas on the military training ground at ‘t Harde. There is no problem.
Not yet…
2. A huge plume of smoke
The fire broke out around 11:30 am. Half an hour later he is already raging furiously. There is one above the Veluwe and the southern part of Flevoland enormous smoke development to see.
In this image the first plumes of smoke have even reached Amsterdam.
3. Satellites fly overhead
At the beginning of the afternoon two satellites will pass over the area. The image from 12:40 clearly shows that the seat of the fire has already passed larger area has been spread.
4. The hot spots
By means of infrared image When superimposed on the satellite photo, the actual sources of fire can be seen. Thermal images are captured with an infrared camera.
The light areas in the image show where the flames are flaring up.
5. A day later…
A day later the size of the consequences of the fire clearly. Two infrared images have been superimposed: before the fire (April 25) and after (April 30).
It extinguish is still in full swing on Thursday.
6. As it is now
In the latest satellite image, also from Thursday, it is burnt part of the area. The border is marked with a red line. It’s about 427 hectares.
