The 1977 tundra fire at Kokolik River, Alaska

During the summer of 1977, fire totaled 44 sq km of tundra vegetation according to measurements using LANDSAT imagery. Based on the experience gained from analysis of this fire using ground observations, satellite imagery, and topographic maps, it appears that natural drainages form effective fire b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hall, D., Brown, J., Johnson, L.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Published: 1981
Subjects:
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Arctic
Northern Foothills
Tundra
Alaska
Online Access:http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=19810013164
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Summary:During the summer of 1977, fire totaled 44 sq km of tundra vegetation according to measurements using LANDSAT imagery. Based on the experience gained from analysis of this fire using ground observations, satellite imagery, and topographic maps, it appears that natural drainages form effective fire breaks on the subdued relief of the Arctic coastal plain and northern foothills. It is confirmed that the intensity of the fire is related to vegetation type and to the moisture content of the organic rich soils.

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