bush fire warning systems

Latest MODIS satellite map showing fires via Satellite data is currently used along with mobile phone technology in South Africa to provide crucial early warnings for people in bushfire areas. The same system could be used to prevent bushfire disasters in Australia and allow people to get out of the area before its too late, and there for helps to prevent the effects recent bushfires where alot of people lost there life and belongings

Latest MODIS satellite map showing fires over a ten-day period. Satellite data is currently used along with mobile phone technology in South Africa to provide crucial early warnings. The same system could be used to prevent bushfire disasters in Australia.
The service is also completely free to anyone who signs up for it

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The satellite pictures in action