NASA FIRMS Fire Map: Active fires detected by satellites around the world, within hours. Protected Planet: Map of the world's protected areas and nature reserves.
| NASA FIRMS Fire Map | Protected Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Monthly |
| Data source | MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments | World Database on Protected Areas |
| Made by | NASA | UNEP-WCMC and IUCN |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
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
What you can do with Protected Planet
- All protected areas worldwide
- Country statistics
- Marine protected areas
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.