Forest fires 1998-2002, based on satellite observations

Note: This map is based on satellite observations of all types of fires, with non-forest fires filtered out as far as possible

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Methodology

Aggregation of ATSR yearly data sets from 1998-2002. Filtering of fire spots in order to remove those falling outside forest or semi-natural areas. Overlay of remaining fire spots with biogeographic regions.

Additional information

Due to inconsistency between data sources, some of the fires shown may not be forest fires. The share of fires by biogeographical region has been calculated only for the territory of EEA member countries.

Forest fires 1998-2002, based on satellite observations

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