EPJ Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
305, P. 00005 - 00005
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
With
the
increase
of
wildfires,
posing
a
significant
threat
to
ecosystems,
human
life,
and
infrastructure,
early
detection
management
vegetation
becomes
crucial.
The
Green-Red
Vegetation
Index
(GRVI)
Excess
Green
(ExG)
index
are
often
used
as
health
indicator
for
plants.
While
ExG
excels
in
identifying
vegetation,
GRVI
can
distinguish
between
healthy
dead
by
calculating
difference
reflected
green
red
light.
This
study
utilized
cost-effective
commercial-off-the-shelf
(COTS)
drone
(DJI
MAVIC
2
PRO)
in-house
software
retrieve
forementioned
indices.
These
enable
classification
rural
areas
identify
biomass
fuel
that
requires
cleaning
prevent
spread
fires.
Validation
through
comparison
tests
with
field
samples
demonstrated
effectively
categorize
types,
well
estimate
fuel.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
633(8031), P. 835 - 839
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Abstract
The
2023
Canadian
forest
fires
have
been
extreme
in
scale
and
intensity
with
more
than
seven
times
the
average
annual
area
burned
compared
to
previous
four
decades
1
.
Here,
we
quantify
carbon
emissions
from
these
May
September
on
basis
of
inverse
modelling
satellite
monoxide
observations.
We
find
that
magnitude
is
647
TgC
(570–727
TgC),
comparable
fossil
fuel
large
nations,
only
India,
China
USA
releasing
per
year
2
widespread
hot–dry
weather
was
a
principal
driver
fire
spread,
being
warmest
driest
since
at
least
1980
3
Although
temperatures
were
relative
historical
record,
climate
projections
indicate
are
likely
be
typical
during
2050s,
even
under
moderate
mitigation
scenario
(shared
socioeconomic
pathway,
SSP
2–4.5)
4
Such
conditions
drive
increased
activity
suppress
uptake
by
forests,
adding
concerns
about
long-term
durability
forests
as
sink
5–8
Earth system science data,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3601 - 3685
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract.
Climate
change
contributes
to
the
increased
frequency
and
intensity
of
wildfires
globally,
with
significant
impacts
on
society
environment.
However,
our
understanding
global
distribution
extreme
fires
remains
skewed,
primarily
influenced
by
media
coverage
regionalised
research
efforts.
This
inaugural
State
Wildfires
report
systematically
analyses
fire
activity
worldwide,
identifying
events
from
March
2023–February
2024
season.
We
assess
causes,
predictability,
attribution
these
climate
land
use
forecast
future
risks
under
different
scenarios.
During
2023–2024
season,
3.9×106
km2
burned
slightly
below
average
previous
seasons,
but
carbon
(C)
emissions
were
16
%
above
average,
totalling
2.4
Pg
C.
Global
C
record
in
Canadian
boreal
forests
(over
9
times
average)
reduced
low
African
savannahs.
Notable
included
record-breaking
extent
Canada,
largest
recorded
wildfire
European
Union
(Greece),
drought-driven
western
Amazonia
northern
parts
South
America,
deadly
Hawaii
(100
deaths)
Chile
(131
deaths).
Over
232
000
people
evacuated
Canada
alone,
highlighting
severity
human
impact.
Our
revealed
that
multiple
drivers
needed
cause
areas
activity.
In
Greece,
a
combination
high
weather
an
abundance
dry
fuels
probability
fires,
whereas
area
anomalies
weaker
regions
lower
fuel
loads
higher
direct
suppression,
particularly
Canada.
Fire
prediction
showed
mild
anomalous
signal
1
2
months
advance,
Greece
had
shorter
predictability
horizons.
Attribution
indicated
modelled
up
40
%,
18
50
due
during
respectively.
Meanwhile,
seasons
magnitudes
has
significantly
anthropogenic
change,
2.9–3.6-fold
increase
likelihood
20.0–28.5-fold
Amazonia.
By
end
century,
similar
magnitude
2023
are
projected
occur
6.3–10.8
more
frequently
medium–high
emission
scenario
(SSP370).
represents
first
annual
effort
catalogue
events,
explain
their
occurrence,
predict
risks.
consolidating
state-of-the-art
science
delivering
key
insights
relevant
policymakers,
disaster
management
services,
firefighting
agencies,
managers,
we
aim
enhance
society's
resilience
promote
advances
preparedness,
mitigation,
adaptation.
New
datasets
presented
this
work
available
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11400539
(Jones
et
al.,
2024)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11420742
(Kelley
2024a).
Global Change Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Siberian
boreal
forests
have
experienced
increases
in
fire
extent
and
intensity
recent
years,
which
may
threaten
their
role
as
carbon
(C)
sinks.
Larch
(
Larix
spp.)
cover
approximately
2.6
million
km
2
across
Siberia,
yet
little
is
known
about
the
magnitude
drivers
of
combustion
these
ecosystems.
To
address
paucity
field‐based
estimates
fuel
load
consumption
larch
forests,
we
sampled
41
burned
plots,
one
to
two
years
after
fire,
Cajander
cajanderi
)
Republic
Sakha
(Yakutia),
Russia.
We
estimated
pre‐fire
stocks
with
objective
identifying
main
emissions.
Pre‐fire
aboveground
(trees
woody
debris)
belowground
at
our
study
plots
were
3.12
±
1.26
kg
C
m
−2
(mean
standard
deviation)
3.50
0.93
.
found
that
averaged
3.20
0.75
,
78%
(2.49
0.56
stemmed
from
organic
soil
layers.
These
results
suggest
severe
fires
can
result
rates
comparable
those
observed
North
American
exceeding
previously
reported
for
other
forest
types
burning
conditions
Siberia.
Carbon
was
driven
by
both
weather
landscape
variables,
depth
being
strongest
predictor
plots.
Our
highlights
need
better
account
impact
on
balance,
especially
given
expected
climate‐induced
increase
severity
this
region.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
Wildfire
impacts
the
global
carbon
cycle,
as
well
property,
harvestable
timber,
and
public
health.
Canada
saw
a
record
fire
season
in
2023
with
14.9
Mha
burned—over
seven
times
1986
-
2022
average
of
2.1
Mha.
Here
we
utilize
new
process-based
wildfire
module
that
explicitly
represents
weather,
fuel
type
availability,
ignition
sources,
suppression,
vegetation’s
climate
response
to
project
future
Canada.
Under
rapid
change
(shared
socioeconomic
pathway
[SSP]
370
&
585)
simulated
annual
burned
area
2090s
reaches
10.5
±
11.7
2.4
Mha,
approaching
total.
However,
below
2°C
target
(SSP
126),
keeps
near
modern
(2004
2014)
norms.
Simulated
emissions
are
most
sensitive
drivers
lightning
but
activity
is
key
uncertainty.
Abstract.
Climate
change
is
increasing
the
frequency
and
intensity
of
wildfires
globally,
with
significant
impacts
on
society
environment.
However,
our
understanding
global
distribution
extreme
fires
remains
skewed,
primarily
influenced
by
media
coverage
regional
research
concentration.
This
inaugural
State
Wildfires
report
systematically
analyses
fire
activity
worldwide,
identifying
events
from
March
2023–February
2024
season.
We
assess
causes,
predictability,
attribution
these
to
climate
land
use,
forecast
future
risks
under
different
scenarios.
During
2023–24
season,
3.9
million
km2
burned
slightly
below
average
previous
seasons,
but
carbon
(C)
emissions
were
16
%
above
average,
totaling
2.4
Pg
C.
was
driven
record
in
Canadian
boreal
forests
(over
9
times
average)
dampened
reduced
African
savannahs.
Notable
included
record-breaking
wildfire
extent
Canada,
largest
recorded
European
Union
(Greece),
drought-driven
western
Amazonia
northern
parts
South
America,
deadly
Hawai’i
(100
deaths)
Chile
(131
deaths).
Over
232,000
people
evacuated
Canada
alone,
highlighting
severity
human
impact.
Our
revealed
that
multiple
drivers
needed
cause
areas
activity.
In
Greece
a
combination
high
weather
an
abundance
dry
fuels
increased
probability
4.5-fold
1.9–4.1-fold,
respectively,
whereas
fuel
load
direct
suppression
often
modulated
anomalous
area.
The
season
predictable
three
months
advance
based
index,
had
shorter
predictability
horizons.
Formal
indicated
has
significantly
due
anthropogenic
change,
2.9–3.6-fold
increase
likelihood
20.0–28.5-fold
Amazonia.
By
end
century,
similar
magnitude
are
projected
occur
2.22–9.58
more
frequently
emission
Without
mitigation,
regions
like
Western
could
see
up
2.9-fold
events.
For
2024–25
seasonal
forecasts
highlight
moderate
positive
anomalies
for
no
clear
signal
present
forecast.
represents
first
annual
effort
catalogue
events,
explain
their
occurrence,
predict
risks.
consolidating
state-of-the-art
science
delivering
key
insights
relevant
policymakers,
disaster
management
services,
firefighting
agencies,
managers,
we
aim
enhance
society’s
resilience
promote
advances
preparedness,
adaptation.
Abstract.
Climate
change
is
increasing
the
frequency
and
intensity
of
wildfires
globally,
with
significant
impacts
on
society
environment.
However,
our
understanding
global
distribution
extreme
fires
remains
skewed,
primarily
influenced
by
media
coverage
regional
research
concentration.
This
inaugural
State
Wildfires
report
systematically
analyses
fire
activity
worldwide,
identifying
events
from
March
2023–February
2024
season.
We
assess
causes,
predictability,
attribution
these
to
climate
land
use,
forecast
future
risks
under
different
scenarios.
During
2023–24
season,
3.9
million
km2
burned
slightly
below
average
previous
seasons,
but
carbon
(C)
emissions
were
16
%
above
average,
totaling
2.4
Pg
C.
was
driven
record
in
Canadian
boreal
forests
(over
9
times
average)
dampened
reduced
African
savannahs.
Notable
included
record-breaking
wildfire
extent
Canada,
largest
recorded
European
Union
(Greece),
drought-driven
western
Amazonia
northern
parts
South
America,
deadly
Hawai’i
(100
deaths)
Chile
(131
deaths).
Over
232,000
people
evacuated
Canada
alone,
highlighting
severity
human
impact.
Our
revealed
that
multiple
drivers
needed
cause
areas
activity.
In
Greece
a
combination
high
weather
an
abundance
dry
fuels
increased
probability
4.5-fold
1.9–4.1-fold,
respectively,
whereas
fuel
load
direct
suppression
often
modulated
anomalous
area.
The
season
predictable
three
months
advance
based
index,
had
shorter
predictability
horizons.
Formal
indicated
has
significantly
due
anthropogenic
change,
2.9–3.6-fold
increase
likelihood
20.0–28.5-fold
Amazonia.
By
end
century,
similar
magnitude
are
projected
occur
2.22–9.58
more
frequently
emission
Without
mitigation,
regions
like
Western
could
see
up
2.9-fold
events.
For
2024–25
seasonal
forecasts
highlight
moderate
positive
anomalies
for
no
clear
signal
present
forecast.
represents
first
annual
effort
catalogue
events,
explain
their
occurrence,
predict
risks.
consolidating
state-of-the-art
science
delivering
key
insights
relevant
policymakers,
disaster
management
services,
firefighting
agencies,
managers,
we
aim
enhance
society’s
resilience
promote
advances
preparedness,
adaptation.