Amazon Rainforest Wildfires

About wildfires in Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon rainforest, spanning over 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries, is the planet's most biodiverse region and a critical component of Earth's climate system. Fire activity in the Amazon has become a global concern, with annual burning seasons generating worldwide attention.

Most Amazon fires are human-caused, linked to deforestation for agriculture and cattle ranching. During the dry season (July-October), thousands of fires burn simultaneously, releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide and threatening indigenous communities. The 2019 fire season drew unprecedented global attention when satellite imagery revealed the scale of burning.

Our satellite tracking system monitors every fire hotspot detected across the Amazon basin in real-time, covering territories in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.