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This analysis aims to estimate the extent and severity of forest fire damage in Russia during the 21st century.

Estimating Forest Fire Damage in Russia in the 21st Century Based on MODIS Burn Intensity Analysis

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This analysis aims to estimate the extent and severity of forest fire damage in Russia during the 21st century.
Utilized MODIS burn intensity data from 2001 to 2024
Compiled a database of forest fires and postfire damage
Analyzed seasonal dynamics of forest damage
Examined trends in fire fatalities and damage categories
Significant increase in forest fire fatalities, more than doubling during the analyzed period
Rise in the fraction of forests severely damaged, particularly in summer months
Over 80% of areas with severe damage occur in the summer, notably in July
Trends indicate increased damage despite stable area affected by fires

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Analysis estimates forest fire damage in Russia, indicating a notable increase in fire-related destruction.

Lupyan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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