The forest fires in Brazil over the last 30 days have caused a curtain of smoke and pollution across almost the entire country, also affecting other countries in South America.
Satellite images from CAMS (Central Atmosphere Monitoring Service) of the European Union’s Copernicus observatory show how the material produced by the fires has affected the region.
A map shows how the flames have been affected by smoke, which spreads with the wind. The image illustrates events between 12/08 and 12/09. Look .
In the image, the map indicates an advanced level of aerosol concentration – coming mainly from biomass burning – in South America.
If we compare August 2024 with August 2023, the increase was 149%, in numbers, a jump of 3.3 million hectares. One in four of these are in pasture areas, used for livestock farming.
Reality in Brazil
A survey carried out by the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) showed that more than 75% of the fires in South America are concentrated in Brazil.
In another image, the map shows regions in red that indicate an increase in fires, which are deteriorating air quality in an increasingly larger area. In the image, the critical situation in the Center-West of the country is evident. Other locations in the Southeast and North of the country are also evident. Some municipalities such as Corumbá (MS), Umuarama (PR) and Franca (SP) appear in the darkest spot on the map. Check it out .
A survey by MapBiomas shows that Brazil lost the equivalent of the territory of ParaÃba to fires in the month of August alone.
Localized fires, combined with dry weather, are already affecting air quality.
Justice monitors measures against fires
Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Flávio Dino scheduled a hearing for the 19th to verify with representatives of ten states compliance with emergency measures to combat fires in the country.
The meeting will serve to hear from state governments about the adoption of emergency measures determined in March by the Supreme Court.
This content was originally published in See how smoke from fires in Brazil spread last month on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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