: In 2024, Bolivia declared a national disaster after losing over 10 million hectares to fire, with 97% of "heat points" (focos de calor) concentrated in regions where INFOCAL has a strong presence. Junta de Castilla y León Key Resources for Real-Time Fire Mapping
Infocal (Sistema de Información para la Gestión del Riesgo de Incendios) es una plataforma tecnológica especializada en la recopilación, análisis y visualización de datos relacionados con siniestros de fuego. Aunque su nombre puede asociarse a diferentes sistemas en Latinoamérica (como Bolivia o Colombia), el término "Mapa Incendios Infocal" se ha convertido en un buscador clave para quienes necesitan acceso a cartografía de calor, focos de calor satelitales y perímetros de quemas activas. mapa incendios infocal
| Component | Data Source | Update Frequency | Use Case | |-----------|-------------|------------------|-----------| | | VIIRS (375m resolution), MODIS (1km) | Every 6-12 hours | Initial fire detection | | Confirmed perimeters | Aerial infrared scanning, GPS from ground crews | Every 1-4 hours (during active fire) | Evacuation planning, containment calculation | | Weather overlays | Meteorological stations, HRRR model | Hourly | Fire behavior prediction (spread direction) | | Assets at risk | Cadastral maps, infrastructure databases | Static (updated annually) | Prioritization of protection efforts | : In 2024, Bolivia declared a national disaster
But what exactly is this map? How does it work, and why should you use it over other options? Let’s break down everything you need to know about this critical resource. | Component | Data Source | Update Frequency