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Spatial and temporal distribution of forest fires in Nepal

Summary

In this study, scrutinized forest fires activity in Nepal using the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) active fire datasets. We assessed fire magnitude, distribution, seasonality and risk zone in a diverse geographical area. MODIS data from 2000 to 2013 revealed an average 2159 fire counts per year with the highest during 2012.

Category:

Conference Paper


Writer:

Ashok Parajuli, Deepak Bahadur Chand, Bishal Rayamajhi, Rajendra Khanal, Sony Baral, Yam Malla and Shambhu Poudel


Link Source:

https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=nepal+forest+fire+&btnG=


Publisher:

Research Gate


Published Year:

2015