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Wildfire: Fire Risk Map
 Entry ID: cal-adap_fire

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Summary
Abstract: The frequency of wildfires are expected to increase in the coming decades. View a map displaying the expected increase in fire frequency throughout the state.

Fire is an important ecosystem disturbance. It promotes vegetation and wildlife diversity, releases nutrients into the soil, and eliminates heavy accumulation of underbrush that can fuel catastrophic fires.

The area projected to be burnt ... View entire text
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Description: Climate data provided by the Climate Applications Lab

Data Set Contributed: Fire Risk Data

These data model the ratio of additional fire risk for an area as compared to the expected burned area for each grid cell. The ratio of additional risk was calculated for 30 year averaged periods ending 2020, 2050, and 2085, for four models (CCSM3, GFDL, PCM1, CNRM) and two scenarios (A2, B1). More detailed information about these data can be found in: Westerling, A. L., Bryant, B. P., 2008. Climate Change and Wildfire in California. Climatic Change (2008) 87 (Suppl 1): s231-s249.
Service Citation
Title: Wildfire: Fire Risk Map
Provider: Cal-Adapt
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >VISUALIZATION/IMAGE PROCESSING Parameter Definition
DATA MANAGEMENT/DATA HANDLING >DATA DELIVERY Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
AGRICULTURE >FOREST SCIENCE >FOREST FIRE SCIENCE Parameter Definition
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >NATURAL HAZARDS >WILDFIRES Parameter Definition
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >NATURAL HAZARDS >WILDFIRES Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
FARMING
ECONOMY
ENVIRONMENT
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints This product is provided for informational purposes only. Users of this information agree by their use to hold blameless the State of California, and its respective officers, employees, agents, contractors, and subcontractors for any liability associated with its use in any form. Specifically, this work shall not be used to assess actual hazards, insurance requirements, or property values.
Ancillary Keywords
Climate Visualization
Wildfire
Fire Risks
Burned Areas

Service Provider
Cal-Adapt Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://cal-adapt.org

Service Provider Personnel
Name: CAL-ADAPT SUPPORT
Email: support at cal-adapt.org
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
CAL-ADAPT SUPPORT
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: support at cal-adapt.org
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2012-10-01
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-10-01
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