August 1, 2023 | Mapping

Forest Fires Around the Mediterranean Sea: ZKI Supports with Information on the Development of Fire Areas

The wildfires in the Mediterranean region were exceptionally intense in July 2023, causing devastating damages. According to the European Copernicus Program EFFIS, the burned area is nearly nearly twice as large as the long-term average. A web service provided by the EOC (Earth Observation Center) shows daily updates on the fire's development. Evaluations from the Center for Satellite-based Crisis Information (ZKI) provide information about the extent of the damage, including data from the German hyperspectral satellite EnMAP.