Forest Fires in Madeira Island and the Fire Weather Created by Orographic Effects

Understanding the effects of weather and topography on fire spread in specific contexts, such as oceanic islands, is critical for supporting fire prevention and suppression strategies. In this study, we analyse the atmospheric conditions associated with historical forest fires that have occurred ove...

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Main Authors: Flavio T. Couto, Rui Salgado, Nuno Guiomar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/12/7/827