This satellite image, captured on 16 July 1996, shows smoke over the Gulf of Taranto in southern Italy, resulting from several small fires in the region. The red square highlights a particularly affected area by fires.

• Image 1: Satellite: Landsat 5 TM, Area Coverage: 40 X 25 km, Band Combinations: (Red): Band-7; (Green): Band-5; (Blue): Band-2, Acquisition Date: 16 July 1996, Track / Row: 187 / 32, Acquired by: Fucino (Italy)