Improving the spatial‐temporal analysis of Amazonian fires
Érika Berenguer, Nathália S. Carvalho, Liana O. Anderson, Luiz E. O. C. Aragão, Filipe França, Jos Barlow
Abstract
There is a growing interest in Amazonian fires, accompanied by a substantial increase in research in the subject. Here, we list five common misunderstandings about Amazonian climate, vegetation, fires and the deforestation process to help to support future research.
Topics & Concepts
AmazonianDeforestation (computer science)Amazon rainforestVegetation (pathology)GeographyClimate changePhysical geographyEnvironmental scienceEcologyComputer scienceBiologyProgramming languagePathologyMedicineFire effects on ecosystemsRemote Sensing in AgricultureCoastal wetland ecosystem dynamics