Marena Brinkhurst of Mapbox hasa comprehensive list of open data sourcesrelating to the wildfires, smoke, and air quality. Mark Altaweel at GIS Lounge looks athow GIS is being used to map wildfires, smoke and air pollution. Previously:California Wildfires, 2020 Edition. ...
As of this post, more than 1000 wildfires are burning across the Canadian border, with smoke from the fires swirling across the U.S. and Canada, creating unhealthful conditions, postponing athletic events, and forcing many to wear masks or take other precautions. View larger image Make a Cana...
The western United States is in the middle of an unprecedented fire season. For populations impacted by these wildfires and their smoke, maps are increasingly important tools for staying safe. Use the open data resources listed here to build your own maps of fires and air quality. Defensible....
This increase reflects the growing frequency and intensity of wildfires in the U.S., leading to a significant rise in federal firefighting costs.Smoke consists of a complex blend of gases and fine particles generated from burning wood and other organic materials. The primary health risk from smok...
Players and cheerleaders from the school were on the field for the national anthem,reports CBS San Francisco. The Air Quality Index at kickoff was at an unhealthy level of 161 due to the wildfires in the region. The smell of smoke was present throughout the stadium. ...
Marena Brinkhurst of Mapbox hasa comprehensive list of open data sourcesrelating to the wildfires, smoke, and air quality. Mark Altaweel at GIS Lounge looks athow GIS is being used to map wildfires, smoke and air pollution. Previously:California Wildfires, 2020 Edition. ...
The impact of any fire is not limited to those in close proximity to the active perimeter, but can extend hundreds of miles to far away communities where smoke impacts air quality. For example, Bishop, California, is approximately 55 miles away from the Creek Fire as the crow flies, on th...
The second option will show the location of any wildfires that may be burning in the vicinity. This should be observed together with option number four which shows the wind speed and direction. This will give the viewer a warning of where the ensuing smoke may be blowing. The third choice ...
Health effects from specific air pollutants Ground-level OzoneParticulate Matter (PM) and Wildfire Smoke Short-term Long-term Reduced lung function Aggravated asthma Throat irritation and cough Chest pain and shortness of breath Inflammation of lung tissue Higher susceptibility to respiratory infection Irr...
This year’s wildfire has consumed more than 11 million hectares of forested land and forced close to 160,000 people from their homes. It has already surpassed the 2020 California wildfires as the most destructive ever observed in North America....