Forest Fire (9483 ha) in Madagascar 18 Sep 2023

Event summary

This forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID WF 1017585
Countries: Madagascar
Start Date - Last detection*: 18 Sep 2023 - 02 Oct 2023
Duration (days): 14
People affected: 0 in the burned area
Burned area: 9483 ha
More Info: Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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This newly discovered gecko species was hiding in plain sight for deca ... 2023-09-15T12:31+0200.

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Newly described gecko from Madagascar a master of disguise2023-09-14T16:21+0200.

Mongabay Series: Conservation in Madagascar Newly described gecko from Madagascar a master of disguise. Madagascar is a hotspot for gecko diversity, and the latest to appear on the tree of life is Uroplatus garamaso. U. garamaso, with a le
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Extreme weather events of 2023 so far, from wildfires to floods2023-09-08T18:41+0200.

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Current Earth Situation and Danger Signals for the Future2023-09-07T21:10+0200.

KOMPAS/AGUS SUSANTO. Asep used a forked hoe to loosen the soil in a dry field in Sirnajati Village, Cibarusah District, Bekasi Regency, West Java on Thursday (24/8/2023). The concentration of greenhouse gases, global sea surface temperature
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