NASA FIRMS Fire Map: Active fires detected by satellites around the world, within hours. Resource Watch: Hundreds of maps on environment, energy, food and society.
| NASA FIRMS Fire Map | Resource Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps | Infrastructure & Energy Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Periodically |
| Data source | MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments | WRI and partners |
| Made by | NASA | World Resources Institute |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| 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 Resource Watch
- Hundreds of global datasets
- Topic dashboards
- Combine layers on one map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.