Mediterranean Wildfire Damage & Post-Fire Risk Assessment
Quantify agricultural losses, pine canopy destruction, and flash-flood / mudslide vulnerability in steep Mediterranean coastal catchments.
Run BurnScar Satellite Analysis
Select pre- and post-fire dates to compute calibrated dNBR rasters and vector perimeters.
Slope Correlation
Overlays dNBR with Copernicus DEM to calculate hydrographic basin sediment yield.
Agricultural Valuation
Differentiates wild forest canopy from commercial orchard and vineyard plots.
Torrent Hazard Index
Predicts high-velocity mudflow runout zones during autumn rainstorms.
Standardized Burn Severity Classification
| Severity Class | dNBR Range | Ecological & Soil Impact |
|---|---|---|
| High Risk Erosion | > 0.650 | Steep slopes stripped of root structure; immediate torrent risk |
| Severe Shrubland Burn | 0.420 to 0.649 | Maquis and garrigue vegetation completely consumed |
| Moderate Agricultural Scorch | 0.220 to 0.419 | Scorched olive/citrus orchard margins with salvageable trees |
| Low / Preserved | < 0.220 | Cultivated fields serving as effective fuel breaks |
Multi-Spectral Processing Pipeline
Post-Event Orthorectified Composite
Generate atmospheric-corrected surface reflectance composite immediately after extinguishment.
Topographic Runoff Intersection
Intersect severe burn polygons with steep slope contours (>25 degrees).
Civil Protection Briefing
Deliver actionable spatial packages to municipal engineering and civil defense units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are post-fire autumn rains dangerous in Mediterranean zones?+
Intense fires create a hydrophobic soil layer. Combined with steep topography and lost root binding, first rains trigger catastrophic flash floods and debris flows.
Can BurnScar distinguish burned pine forests from burned olive trees?+
Yes. By overlaying Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) Cadastre data, BurnScar separates commercial groves from wild Aleppo and Maritime pine.
Is this compliant with EU Copernicus Emergency Management Service standards?+
Yes, our severity scales align with the standard classification used by the EU Emergency Management Service (EMS).
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