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Articles | Volume 8, issue 2
Articles | Volume 8, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-8-167-2025
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11 Jun 2025
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GC Insights: Consistency in pyrocartography starts with color

Benjamin J. Hatchett

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Airborne Infrared Perimeters of the Rim Fire (2013) and Dixie Fire (2021) (Version 1) B. Hatchett https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15492982

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This work highlights the importance of visualization in hazard mapping and decision making. It provides a set of examples and concrete recommendations for creating intuitive and accessible fire progression maps, supporting wildland fire operations, research and public information.
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Fire progression maps (FPMs) provide information regarding wildland fire spread (progress) through time to broad audiences. However, information regarding the best use of color to denote fire progression via maps is limited. This can potentially limit a map's ability to effectively communicate information by creating inconsistent messaging and accessibility challenges. Here, I provide color map recommendations to open a discussion towards consistent and accessible fire progression mapping.
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