Assessment of the Characteristics of Recent Major Wildfires in the USA, Australia and Brazil in 2018–2019 Using Multi-Source Satellite Products

Assessment of the Characteristics of Recent Major Wildfires in the USA, Australia and Brazil in 2018–2019 Using Multi-Source Satellite Products

This study analysed the characteristics of the recent (2018–2019) wildfires that occurred in the USA, Brazil, and Australia using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) active fires (AF), fire radiative power (FRP, MW) and burned area (BA) products. Meteorological and environmental pa...

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Main Authors: Mahlatse Kganyago, Lerato Shikwambana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
wildfires
MODIS
fire radiative power
biomass burning
burned area
environmental impact
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/12/11/1803

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/12/11/1803

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