Global Forest Watch: Monitor forests worldwide: tree cover loss, deforestation alerts and fires. NASA FIRMS Fire Map: Active fires detected by satellites around the world, within hours.
| Global Forest Watch | NASA FIRMS Fire Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Weekly | Live / real time |
| Data source | University of Maryland, satellite alerts and partners | MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments |
| Made by | World Resources Institute | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | 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 Global Forest Watch
- Annual tree cover loss since 2001
- Near real-time deforestation alerts
- Fire alerts
- Dashboards by country
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.