Project Proposal
Examining Wildfire Hazard Potential in the western United States with GIS Lexie Lill Siena College School of Science Loudonville, NY 12211 September 24, 2018 Introduction A wildfire is a large unplanned fire that takes place in a rural and vegetated area. Wildfires have the ability to destroy homes and kill humans and animals. They are usually started accidentally by humans or by a lightning strike that reaches the ground. During time spans of little precipitation, increased temperatures, and increased winds, the risk of a potential wildfire in an area increases dramatically. The western United States tends to have an increased number of wildfires each year in comparison to other regions. Along with having an increased number of wildfires, the western United States is home to many National Parks. These National Parks are constantly being threatened by the potential risk of a wildfire. Inside of these National Parks contain very unique ecosystems with rar...