Modelling the Atmospheric Environment Associated with a Wind-Driven Fire Event in Portugal

Modelling the Atmospheric Environment Associated with a Wind-Driven Fire Event in Portugal

Increased knowledge of the meteorological conditions that lead to mega-fires is important to prevent wildfires and improve firefighting. This study analyses the atmospheric conditions that led to the largest forest fire ever observed in Portugal in 2019. The fire burned an estimated total area of ar...

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Main Authors: Carolina Purificação, Nuno Andrade, Miguel Potes, Vanda Salgueiro, Flavio T. Couto, Rui Salgado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
wind-driven fires
orographic effects
fire weather conditions
Meso-NH model
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/7/1124

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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/7/1124

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