All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Iceland
Components of net change in tree cover in Iceland
From 2000 to 2020, Iceland experienced a net change of 0.0 kha (0.00%) 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 Iceland Compared to Other Areas
From 2000 to 2020, Iceland 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 Iceland Compared to Other Areas
In Iceland there have been 130 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2023 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2023. The most fires recorded in a year was 2014, with 11,835.
Weekly Fire Alerts In Iceland
In Iceland the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 130 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 16 Jul 2023 and 6 Aug 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Historical Fire Alerts In Iceland Compared to Other Areas
Between 16 Jul 2023 and 6 Aug 2023 Iceland experienced a total of 14,658 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).
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