What is Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) alert?

The Global Forest Watch recently reported that India recorded 82,170 forest fire alerts between April 1, 2021 and April 14, 2021. This is nearly double the number reported during the same period in 2020. The alert was based on the ..

Tags: Fire Alert System (FAST) • Forest Fires • Global Forest Watch • MODIS • NASA

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Massive wildfire in Dzukou Valley, on Manipur-Nagaland border

A huge wildfire in Dzukou valley located on the Manipur-Nagaland border caused severe damage to the environment. Which of the states in India are more prone to Forest fires? According to Forest Survey of India, 2020, the forests of Chhattisgarh, ..

Tags: Forest Fires • MODIS • NASA • North East • VIIRS

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020