The 1977 tundra fire at Kokolik River, Alaska

• Main Authors: Hall, D., Brown, J., Johnson, L.
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: unknown
• Published: 1981
• Subjects: 47; Arctic; Northern Foothills; Tundra; Alaska
• Online Access: http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=19810013164

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...