Environmental Studies and Forestry

ENSO modulates wildfire activity in China

K. Fang, Q. Yao, et al.

Discover the Wildfire Atlas of China (WFAC), a groundbreaking dataset detailing fire occurrences from 2005 to 2018. This research, conducted by Keyan Fang, Qichao Yao, Zhengtang Guo, and others, reveals intriguing seasonal patterns and environmental links influencing wildfires across different regions. Dive into the findings that highlight the impact of climate variability, such as the ENSO effect, on fire occurrence internationally.

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Abstract

This paper presents the Wildfire Atlas of China (WFAC), a detailed fire occurrence dataset (2005–2018) based on satellite monitoring and field observations. Wildfires in China predominantly occur in winter (January-April) in subtropical regions, showing a decreasing trend since 2007. Southeastern China's wildfires are linked to low precipitation and high diurnal temperature ranges, while southwestern China's are associated with warm conditions. An El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-modulated fire occurrence dipole is observed between southwestern and southeastern China.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Mar 19, 2021

Authors

Keyan Fang, Qichao Yao, Zhengtang Guo, Ben Zheng, Jianhua Du, Fangzhong Qi, Ping Yan, Jie Li, Tinghai Ou, Jane Liu, Maosheng He, Valerie Trouet

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