Due to the El Niño phenomenon that the country is facing, there have been several fires that have destroyed hundreds of hectares and affected fauna and flora. Therefore, to prevent further damage to the country, The National Risk Management Unit (Ungrd) has started using satellite technology to monitor these emergencies.
In a conversation with La Nube, Karen Avila, coordinator of the Ungrd crisis room, elaborated How this technology works and how the work is coordinated with various authorities of the country to control the fire.
Additionally, this technology works to predict fires or detect anomalies in areas. Shared with collected data The Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC), firefighters and other organizations exchange information so that there is a timely reaction to a possible fire.
With the incoming satellite images, we add to our geographic information system, they add to the layers, of course, which allows us to analyze and effectively deploy.
Detailed Karen Avila.
In fact, hot spots can be determined by observation It is burning or forest fire (10-18).
Why are they burning?
According to the coordinator of the Ungrd crisis room, some tribal or agricultural communities burn several hectares. “Prepare” the land for crops But when they get out of control they end up in serious forest fires.
“Some areas where there are many farmers and tribal communities prepare the land by burning. That is what they do as a practice Before starting crops this season, He finished.
