Satellite Insights
Real-Time Satellite Data and Environmental Monitoring
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Real-time monitoring of environmental changes
- Tracking deforestation and natural disasters
The “Real-Time Satellite Data and Environmental Monitoring” section of Satellite Insights provides access to high-resolution satellite imagery and real-time data on environmental changes, deforestation, and natural disasters. Using APIs like NASA EONET and Global Forest Watch, this tool offers visual representations of deforestation and wildfire activity, tracking primary forest loss globally and in specific regions like the United States. Key features include real-time wildfire locations, updates on natural disaster impacts, and satellite imagery that captures changes over time. Users can also receive notifications for major environmental events and monitor ongoing ecological shifts in real-time.
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs. number of fires, 2024
The chart compares the annual area burned per wildfire and the number of fires. It highlights that despite a relatively constant or even decreasing number of wildfires over time, the average area burned per fire has significantly increased. This suggests that fires are becoming larger and more destructive, likely due to factors such as climate change, land management practices, and environmental conditions that intensify wildfire behavior. The trend underscores the growing challenge of controlling wildfires and mitigating their impacts on ecosystems and human settlements.