All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Western Sahara
Components of net change in tree cover in Western Sahara
From 2000 to 2020, Western Sahara experienced a net change of 0.0 kha (1199.68%) in tree cover.
The loss total is different from annual tree cover loss, as this data was created using a different method and forest definition. For gross or annual loss information, please see the tree cover loss widget.
Disturbance represents areas that experienced both loss and gain between 2000 and 2020
Tree Cover Gain in Western Sahara Compared to Other Areas
From 2000 to 2020, Western Sahara gained 0.0 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Western Sahara Compared to Other Areas
In Western Sahara there have been 1 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2015 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2015. The most fires recorded in a year was 2015, with 1.
Weekly Fire Alerts In Western Sahara
There were 1 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Oct 2015 and 8 Oct 2015 considering high confidence alerts only.
Historical Fire Alerts In Western Sahara Compared to Other Areas
Between 8 Oct 2015 and 8 Oct 2015 Western Sahara experienced a total of 1 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).
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