Influence of Convectively Driven Flows in the Course of a Large Fire in Portugal: The Case of Pedrógão Grande

Influence of Convectively Driven Flows in the Course of a Large Fire in Portugal: The Case of Pedrógão Grande

The influence of a mesoscale convective system (MCS) in the evolution of two wildfires that started during the afternoon of 17 June 2017 in Pedrógão Grande, Central Portugal is discussed and analysed using weather radar data, weather stations, video images and fire spread analysis. As the MCS approa...

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Main Authors: Paulo Pinto, Álvaro Pimpão Silva, Domingos Xavier Viegas, Miguel Almeida, Jorge Raposo, Luís Mário Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
mesoscale convective system
discrete downbursts
convective overturning flow
rear-inflow jet
weather radar data
firestorm
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/3/414

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