Burn area
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004096
The total extent of land surface that has been affected by fire, typically measured after a wildfire event. This area includes both completely consumed vegetation and areas where vegetation was scorched but not fully burned. Remote sensing techniques, such as satellite imagery, are frequently used to delineate and quantify burn areas.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004096 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | burn scar |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-004096",
"term": "Burn area",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "The total extent of land surface that has been affected by fire, typically measured after a wildfire event. This area includes both completely consumed vegetation and areas where vegetation was scorched but not fully burned. Remote sensing techniques, such as satellite imagery, are frequently used to delineate and quantify burn areas.",
"synonyms": [
"burn scar"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/burn-area/"
}
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