GBIF: The global database of species occurrences, mapped. NASA FIRMS Fire Map: Active fires detected by satellites around the world, within hours.
| GBIF | NASA FIRMS Fire Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Live / real time |
| Data source | Museums, surveys and citizen science | MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments |
| Made by | GBIF | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with GBIF
- Occurrence maps for any species
- Data from many institutions
- Free downloads
What you can do with NASA FIRMS Fire Map
- Global active fire detections
- Filter by time window and satellite
- Download data
- Email alerts for an area
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.