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Cumulative Fire Alerts In Greenland Compared to Other Areas
In Greenland there have been 2 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 2017, with 50.
Weekly Fire Alerts In Greenland
In Greenland the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 2 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 20 Aug 2015 and 5 Nov 2015 considering high confidence alerts only.
Historical Fire Alerts In Greenland Compared to Other Areas
Between 20 Aug 2015 and 5 Nov 2015 Greenland experienced a total of 75 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).
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