iNaturalist: Map of wildlife and plant sightings shared by naturalists worldwide. NASA FIRMS Fire Map: Active fires detected by satellites around the world, within hours.
| iNaturalist | NASA FIRMS Fire Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Live / real time |
| Data source | Citizen science observations | MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments |
| Made by | iNaturalist (non-profit) | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with iNaturalist
- Map of millions of observations
- Search by species or place
- Identification help from the community
- Seek app for beginners
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.