Down To Earth: A podcast for Geoscientists by Geoscientist
Down To Earth: Remote Sensing and Forest Fires
Jan 14, 2021
Morgan Crowley, a PhD candidate at McGill University, dives into her innovative research on mapping forest fires using free satellite software. She discusses the impact of climate change on fire seasons in Canada and highlights techniques like the Bayesian updating algorithm for real-time fire monitoring. Crowley also emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in STEM, sharing insights on mentorship for women in geoscience. Her work aims to integrate ecological data for better forest management and improve emergency response to wildfires.
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Quick takeaways
- Climate change is increasing fire seasons' duration, particularly in Canada, due to factors like melting snow causing drier conditions.
- Morgan Crowley's innovative method for fire mapping enhances emergency responses by utilizing multi-source satellite imagery and Bayesian algorithms.
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Lengthening Fire Seasons Due to Climate Change
Climate change is causing significant alterations in fire seasons, particularly in Canada and northern latitudes, where the duration of fire seasons is increasing. Observations indicate that melting snow leads to drier conditions, which contribute to this escalation. For example, British Columbia experienced its worst fire seasons in consecutive years, highlighting the immediate and severe impacts of these changes. The uncertainty surrounding fire seasons now complicates the responses from both researchers and emergency responders.
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