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"# MODIS Level 3 - Burned Area Monthly - 500m"
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"```{hint} \n",
"Execute the notebook on the training platform >>\n",
"```"
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"This notebook provides you an introduction to data from the [Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)](https://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/about/). It uses MODIS as a proxy dataset for [METImage](https://user.eumetsat.int/resources/user-guides/metop-sg-me-timage-l1b-data-guide) on EPS-SG, which is a multi-spectral (visible and IR) imaging passive radiometer which will provide detailed information on clouds, wind, aerosols and surface properties which are essential for meteorological and climate applications. \n",
"\n",
"The events featured in this notebook are the wildfires in Italy and Greece in summer 2021. "
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"```{admonition} Basic Facts\n",
"**Spatial resolution**: `500 m at nadir`
\n",
"**Spatial coverage**: `Global`
\n",
"**Time step**: `Monthly`
\n",
"**Data availability**: `since 2000`\n",
"```"
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"```{admonition} How to access the data\n",
"This notebook uses the MODIS MCD64A1 dataset from the Terra and Aqua platforms. This data can be ordered via the [LAADS DAAC](https://ladsweb.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/search/order/2/MCD64A1--6) and are distributed in `HDF4-EOS` format, which is based on `HDF4`. \n",
"\n",
"You need to [register for an Earthdata account](https://urs.earthdata.nasa.gov/) before being able to download data.\n",
"```"
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