From 2000 to 2020, Kuwait experienced a net change of 0.1 kha (382.45%) 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 Kuwait Compared to Other Areas
From 2000 to 2020, Kuwait gained 0.1 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 Kuwait Compared to Other Areas
In Kuwait there have been 201 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 523.
Weekly Fire Alerts In Kuwait
In Kuwait the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 201 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Historical Fire Alerts In Kuwait Compared to Other Areas
Between 8 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 Kuwait experienced a total of 3,152 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).
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