Spatial Distribution of Burned Areas from 1986 to 2023 Using Cloud Computing: A Case Study in Amazonas (Peru)
Elgar Barboza,
Efrain Y. Turpo,
Aqil Tariq,
Rolando Salas López,
Samuel Pizarro,
Jhon A. Zabaleta-Santisteban,
Angel J. Medina-Medina,
Katerin M. Tuesta-Trauco,
Manuel Oliva-Cruz,
Héctor V. Vásquez
Affiliations
Elgar Barboza
Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias para el Desarrollo Sustentable, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Efrain Y. Turpo
Instituto del Bien Común (IBC), Lima 15024, Peru
Aqil Tariq
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
Rolando Salas López
Centro de Investigación en Geomática Ambiental (CIGA), Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva (INDES-CES), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Samuel Pizarro
Centro de Investigación en Geomática Ambiental (CIGA), Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva (INDES-CES), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Jhon A. Zabaleta-Santisteban
Centro de Investigación en Geomática Ambiental (CIGA), Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva (INDES-CES), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Angel J. Medina-Medina
Centro de Investigación en Geomática Ambiental (CIGA), Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva (INDES-CES), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Katerin M. Tuesta-Trauco
Centro de Investigación en Geomática Ambiental (CIGA), Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva (INDES-CES), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Manuel Oliva-Cruz
Centro de Investigación en Geomática Ambiental (CIGA), Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva (INDES-CES), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Héctor V. Vásquez
Laboratorio de Agrostología, Instituto de Investigación en Ganadería y Biotecnología (IGBI), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas 01001, Peru
Wildfire represents a significant threat to ecosystems and communities in the Department of Amazonas, Peru, causing losses in biodiversity and land degradation and affecting socioeconomic security. The objective of this study was to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution of burned areas (BAs) from 1986 to 2023 to identify recurrence patterns and their impact on different types of land use and land cover (LULC). Landsat 5, 7, and 8 satellite images, processed by Google Earth Engine (GEE) using a decision tree approach, were used to map and quantify the affected areas. The results showed that the BAs were mainly concentrated in the provinces of Utcubamba, Luya, and Rodríguez de Mendoza, with a total of 1208.85 km2 burned in 38 years. The most affected land covers were pasture/grassland (38.25%), natural cover (forest, dry forest, and shrubland) (29.55%) and agricultural areas (14.74%). Fires were most frequent between June and November, with the highest peaks in September and August. This study provides crucial evidence for the implementation of sustainable management strategies, fire prevention, and restoration of degraded areas, contributing to the protection and resilience of Amazonian ecosystems against future wildfire threats.
