NASA | New Model Predicts Fire Season Severity in the Amazon

The video discusses how sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic and Pacific can predict fire activity in South America. Warmer sea temperatures correlate with increased fire activity and emissions, particularly in the Amazon. A predictive model has been developed to forecast fire activity 4-6 months in advance, aiding in resource management and mitigating climate change impacts.

What is the relationship between sea surface temperatures and fire activity?

• Higher temperatures lead to fewer fires.

• Higher temperatures provide early warnings of intense fire seasons.

• Lower temperatures increase fire activity.

• Sea surface temperatures have no impact on fire activity.

In which years did warmer sea surface temperatures correlate with increased fire activity in the southern Amazon?

• 2005, 2007, 2010

• 2002, 2004, 2009

• 2001, 2003, 2006

• 2008, 2011, 2013

What was observed in the southern Amazon approximately six months after warmer sea surface temperatures?

• A decrease in fire emissions

• A shift in fire activity to other regions

• No change in fire activity

• An increase in the number of fires and emissions

Why is predicting fire activity with a lead time important?

• To ignore fire warnings

• To encourage forest degradation

• To manage resources and limit fire damage

• To increase the number of fires

How do fires in South America impact the environment?

• They contribute to forest growth

• They have no environmental impact

• They reduce greenhouse gases

• They lead to forest degradation and carbon losses