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NASA FIRMS: MODIS C6.1 Active Fire Data for Europe (24h)

Download the latest 24-hour active fire data for Europe from NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) using MODIS Collection 6.1 satellite imagery.

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Summary: A downloadable ZIP archive containing near real-time MODIS C6.1 active fire detection data for the European region, updated within the last 24 hours.

This dataset provides near real-time active fire locations across Europe, derived from the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) Collection 6.1 sensor. Managed by NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), this file is intended for use in GIS applications to support wildfire monitoring, scientific research, and emergency response efforts. The archive contains spatial data files representing fire detections recorded over the previous 24-hour period.

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1. Dataset Overview: MODIS C6.1 Active Fire Data (Europe) 2. Temporal Coverage: Last 24 Hours 3. Data Source: NASA LANCE FIRMS 4. File Format: ZIP archive (Shapefile components) 5. Intended Use: Wildfire monitoring, GIS analysis, and scientific research

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Summary: A downloadable ZIP archive containing near real-time MODIS C6.1 active fire detection data for the European region, updated within the last 24 hours.

This dataset provides near real-time active fire locations across Europe, derived from the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) Collection 6.1 sensor. Managed by NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), this file is intended for use in GIS applications to support wildfire monitoring, scientific research, and emergency response efforts. The archive contains spatial data files representing fire detections recorded over the previous 24-hour period.

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1. Dataset Overview: MODIS C6.1 Active Fire Data (Europe) 2. Temporal Coverage: Last 24 Hours 3. Data Source: NASA LANCE FIRMS 4. File Format: ZIP archive (Shapefile components) 5. Intended Use: Wildfire monitoring, GIS analysis, and scientific research

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