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GES 139: Wildfire

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Many publications, data and maps are available at the following websites:

Wildfires - National Geographic
Provides information and photographs about Wildfires 

Fire in the United States - U.S. Fire Administration (2004-2013)

DataFinder - U.S. Population Reference Bureau
Information about population, health, and the environment.

National Interagency Fire Center

National Map Project 
An online, interactive map service that provides public access to high quality geospatial data. From the U.S. Geological Survey.

U.S. Geological Survey
Provides information about natural hazards, water, energy, minerals, and other natural resources; Also ecosystems and the environment, and the impacts of climate and land-use change.

U.S.G.S. Realtime Fire Data and Tools

U.S.G.S. Wildland Fire Science

Fundamental to understanding the causes, consequences, and benefits of wildfire and helps prevent and manage larger, catastrophic events

Search Science.gov

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Search Science.gov for authoritative federal science information including research and development results and regulations.

For example, search for - wildfires and logging
Limit your search (left menu) by date to 2018 and 2019 to see recent publications

 

Maps - USGS National Map Project

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