Satellite-derived fire severity for medium and large fires in Utah (IMAGE)

S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University

Satellite-derived fire severity for medium and large fires in Utah

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The distribution of satellite-derived fire severity for medium-sized (40 ≤ area < 400 ha) and large (≥400 ha) fires across primarily forested vegetation types in Utah, USA from 1984 to 2021. Colors indicate fire severities (red—high severity, yellow—moderate severity, cyan—low severity, and dark green—no change detected by satellite).

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Jim Lutz

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