Wildfires - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年7月3日 · Wildfire smoke is a mixture of air pollutants of which particulate matter (PM) is the principal public health threat. PM from wildfire smoke is associated with premature deaths in the general population, and can cause and exacerbate diseases of the lungs, heart, brain/nervous system, skin, gut, kidney, eyes, nose and liver.
Wildfires | NASA Earthdata
Wildfires. NASA's wildfire data enable users to monitor conditions before a fire starts, track them once they do, and assess their effects after a burn. Wildfire is an essential process connecting terrestrial systems to the atmosphere and climate. As vegetation burns, it releases smoke, carbon, and other materials into the atmosphere.
FIRMS | NASA Earthdata
The Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) enables access to global near real-time satellite imagery, active fire/hotspots, and related products to identify the location, extent, and intensity of wildfire activity. FIRMS tools and applications provide geospatial data, products, and services to support the broader fire ...
The Big and Small of Fire in Africa | NASA Earthdata
Nov 16, 2022. Feature Article. This FIRMS map of Africa from January 31, 2022, shows the Sahel region saturated with fire points, giving the appearance that a large area of the continent is burning. Most of the red dots are in fact small agricultural fires detected by the VIIRS and MODIS sensors.The need to make the dots visible on the map ...
Wildfires Can't Hide from Earth Observing Satellites
2020年11月4日 · Sensors aboard Earth observing satellites and NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) provide information about wildfires 24/7 to anyone, anywhere in the world. Somewhere on Earth a wildfire is burning. Wildfires are an inescapable part of living on a planet forged in fire. In the United States, an average of 69,020 ...
FIRMS FAQ | NASA Earthdata
Reported wildfire locations are updated and provided daily by partner provincial and territorial fire management agencies and Parks Canada. The Canada Active Fires layer displays the location of current wildfires greater than 100 acres (40 hectares) in size and selected descriptive information, including fire name/ID, latest reported size, and ...
Public health advice during the wildfires: how to protect your …
2023年6月16日 · Avoid using water, as it can cause burns due to steam. If burns are minor, keep the burned area in contact with cool running water for 20–30 minutes. If burns are severe, do not attempt to remove clothing stuck to the burn. Cover the person with a clean, dry cloth or blanket to reduce heat loss and help prevent shock.
Wildfire Suppression - Earthdata
Wildfire suppression also addresses the issues of the wildland-urban interface, where populated areas border with wildland areas. Definition source: National Park Service. The Earth Observing System Data and Information System is a key core capability in NASA’s Earth Science Data Systems Program. It provides end-to-end capabilities for ...
Discover Enhanced Wildfire System Capabilities with NASA’s FIRMS
2023年10月18日 · NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) enables access to global near real-time satellite imagery from multiple satellites and the ability to track active fire detections, burned areas, smoke plumes, and more. For the past 15 years, NASA FIRMS has provided value-added data products that provide critical information for ...
NASA FIRMS Plays a Significant Role in Northwest Territories Fire ...
2024年6月11日 · FIRMS provides rapid access to satellite imagery, information about active fires and hotspots, and related products to assist users in identifying the location, extent, and intensity of wildfire activity. FIRMS tools and applications provide geospatial data, products, and services to support the broader fire management community and to inform ...