Forest fires in Mexico: an approach to estimate fire probabilities
Luis Galván, Víctor Magaña
Abstract
The probabilities of forest fires in Mexico are estimated using information on precipitation and temperature, along with data on type of vegetation, human activities near forests and fire prevention policies. The proposed model addresses the factors that account for extreme wildfire hazard, and may provide a basis for fire prevention actions, reducing vulnerability factors.
Topics & Concepts
Fire regimeVulnerability (computing)Vegetation (pathology)HazardEnvironmental scienceTaigaPrecipitationBorealGeographyFire hazardFire preventionEnvironmental resource managementClimatologyPhysical geographyMeteorologyEnvironmental protectionEcosystemForestryEcologyComputer scienceGeologyEngineeringMedicineArchitectural engineeringArchaeologyBiologyComputer securityPathologyFire effects on ecosystemsRemote Sensing in AgricultureForest ecology and management