Land managers in the Kimberley region of Australia set low-intensity, controlled fires early in the dry season to protect from destructive blazes later in the year.
Published Apr 12, 2013
Following a notable increase in fire activity in August 2019 and a gradual rise in deforestation, scientists have been watching for signs of how 2020 might shape up. Several worrisome signs have emerged.
Published Aug 19, 2020Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
For the second year in a row, fires have been widespread and persistent in the South American country.
Published Oct 15, 2020
Hundreds, possibly thousands of fires were burning in South America when the Aqua satellite passed overhead on September 25, 2007
Published Sep 28, 2007
More than 148,900 fire detections are in this image of Brazil and Bolivia from August 23, 2010.
Published Aug 26, 2010
Satellites begin to detect heightened fire activity in July and August in the Amazon.
Published Aug 16, 2019
The reality of science, statistics, and satellites is that a deep understanding of the causes, effects, and severity of a fire season takes time.
Published Mar 3, 2020
Fire is ubiquitous, both a tool and a destructive force. Like plants, fire grows and wanes in seasons.
Published Dec 31, 2008
Drought-parched wetlands in South America have been burning for weeks.
Published Sep 17, 2020
The 2015-16 El Niño has primed the rainforest and watershed for burning.
Published Jul 5, 2016
Satellites have detected an increase in fire activity early in the 2019 dry season in the southern Amazon.
Published Aug 23, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
